Today we’d like to share some great tips on becoming a better leader. They’re all very simple ways to work better with the people you serve. However, they’re also very powerful ways to achieve your objective of being the best leader you can be.
- Let information flow. Understand how powerful information can be in helping others do their jobs and making them feel valued.
- Serve don’t bully. You became a leader to serve people not to exert power over them. You want them to succeed and you’re committed to helping them do so.
- Appreciate others. Leadership can sometimes be a lonely role but you understand that the job isn’t about being appreciated, it’s about appreciating the contributions of others. You take time out to make your people feel special because they are special.
- Respect others. Respect is an act of caring, and it’s because you care that you are in a leadership position. People work harder for people who care for them. They like people who care for them and most of all they give respect back to those who respect them.
- Concentrate on the things that matter. Leadership isn’t about the trivial. Micro-management isn’t something that anyone enjoys. It takes away from your ability to communicate your vision and to inspire others to achieve. Your every word and action should show what’s really important. Don’t get bogged down in the details, trust others to do so.
- Be Driven. It is important to succeed. Be responsible and accountable for success. Enable others to be the same. You should be able to share a clear picture of what your success will look like and be able to facilitate that picture for your people. Everyone wants to be a part of something great and you know how to achieve that.
- Reflect on your actions. Take the time to understand what impact you are having on others and how you can adjust your behavior for better results. Admit your mistakes and commit to putting them right. Be seen to be responsible for the things you do.
- Don’t neglect your body. A healthy body enables a healthy mind. Take time out each day to exercise and keep your body in shape so that you can be on top of your game.
- Learn, learn and learn some more. You know how important it is to be the best and you know the only way to get there is to develop. You inspire a learning culture in your organization and involve others in coaching, mentoring, training and more.
- Show humility. It’s OK to not have all the answers. Give yourself permission to seek help and assistance when you need it and encourage others to be the same.
- Commit to your people. Show them how motivated you are by their success. Be passionate about them.
- Set an example. People follow you because you’re someone they aspire to be. Try not to forget that everything you do matters in this context and strive to be the best you can be all the time.
