7 signs you're a leader people want to follow

It's not always easy to gauge how you're doing as a boss.

Your reports aren't always likely to tell you how you're undermining their performance - or even what you're doing well that they'd like to see more of.

The best solution to this problem is probably to ask for direct feedback. But where to start?

We've rounded up seven signs, based on research and expert opinion, that you're doing a great job of rallying and motivating your team. Ask yourself how much each trait or behavior describes you, and consider asking your employees the same.