Habits that will help you become a better leader
There is no "one-size fits all" measure to cut and paste for every company. Companies are by their very nature complex. However, there is one constant and that is the culture and people.
Leaders can adapt habits that coupled with consistency can add up to effective and most important efficient leadership.
Firstly, what are habits that make a good leader?
Good habits consist of small, achievable, and repetitive actions that are designed to accumulate into something significant.
What is an effective leader?
Effective leadership is based on decision action and results by regularly practicing the following:
- Practice MEI - Motivate, Empower, Inspire
- Fit for Purpose - A leader is expected to be dependable, self-aware and have empathy for others. Most important is that they can be trusted.
- Always leads from the front by example and puts the needs of their team ahead of their own.
- Coach Coach Coach - this is always better than simply giving feedback.
- Not afraid to challenge perspectives and take difficult decisions
- Promoting the development of their team
- Encourages their employees to give feedback
Why are effective leaders so important in business?
Even the most talented and hardworking employees will be limited without effective leadership. Good management motivates team members to work harder and find better ways to help clients and solve difficult problems.
What benefits are there to employees from effective leadership?
- Team members feel secure and that they are developing
- Focus is on Team members progress and any roadblocks they might encounter in their development
- Team members feel that their leader is by their side and walking the talk.
- Team members are able to complete their required objectives in the given deadlines
- Team members are always learning and growing
- Team members feel like they really connect with their leader
- Team members trust their leader - leading to peace of mind in the workplace
- Team members are proud of who they are and their accomplishments
- Team members are more balanced personally and professionally
- Team members want to continue performing because of the leadership style that leads to the ideal work environment
- Long term dreams become possible in the minds of your team members
How do you manage to achieve the above benefits for your employees?
Practice the following to maintain habits of a highly effective leader:
- Regular check ins.
- Track their development.
- Ensure that you have regular meetings (usually weekly is good) to take stock of where you are at.
- Be a leader that is present with their team.
- Do regular performance reviews to ensure the performance objectives and behavioural habits are as desired.
- Ensure you are always following up.
- Focus on coaching, this empowers your team.
- Be authentic and yourself - people value vulnerability.
- Always be honest and upfront.
- Praise publicly and reprimand privately.
- Practice good leadership habits with consistency.
- Create an environment where people feel free to be themselves.
- Create a culture of openness and self-awareness.
- Always encourage your team to reach for their goals.
- Create opportunities.
- Practice active listening (don't just focus on your reply).
- Don't just be a business owner be a human.
Life is not a destination and neither is your career / working path
Consistently empowering your team will add tremendously to job satisfaction. It is job satisfaction that correlates to the level of employee engagement. Employee engagement can make or break a business. Always celebrate your wins and recognise those that have stood up to contribute to the improvement of your organisation. Enjoy the journey because this is what life is all about.
Every little helps
All the combined efforts is what makes a strong whole. Always focus on continual improvement and make sure everyone is along for the journey, this is your road to success. Success is not overnight nor final.
Lastly, remember you are human and will make mistakes but making sure are accountable and learn from them will mean you will develop as a leader.
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