Leaders emerge due to behavior, not job titles. Have you ever noticed that the strongest are often not the people with the highest level jobs? This is because effective leadership is behavior, not on job title. A leader is someone who motivates, guides, encourages and serves no matter what job title he or she holds. If you want to become a more effective leader, you must master these critical behaviors.
Making sure a project goes from concept to completion relies on being surrounded with the right people. Being responsible for holding them accountable to each task in the process requires leadership, vision, and a dash of humility mixed in. Leading a team of people can make you a better person, giving you a greater understanding of human nature.
There is no "I" in team. As a leader of the group you'll have to preach this mantra loud and often. Also this daily conduct is the foundation you should personify. It's vitally important that you lead by example and celebrate the achievements of those in your team. Without them, you can't get the job done. Make sure that you give more praise than criticism, and be quick to make mention of the special efforts one gives to the cause.
Keep the ship steered straight. It's very difficult to rule by committee. Hence why the Roman senate was such a mess! At the end of the day you're the one who has to make the decisions. Use your team to make suggestions, digest them, than plot a course. You won't make everyone happy all the time, and that's okay. Yet, when people see the finish product, few will remember all the little indifference's along the way.
Be willing to take the heat, and give away the glory. There will be times where you're going to have to "take one for the team." That's just part of the job of being a leader. When things go badly, everything is your fault. Yet when things go great, everyone else will clamor for credit. This is where you must keep your ego in check. It's crucial to understand why you're in charge and are making the big bucks. Do it all with humility and respect, and you'll garner respect of those around you. In particular, your team.
Temper your temper. When looking over your critical path, and taking a snapshot of the "big picture", if there is something or someone needs attention, be sure you do it professionally. No likes someone who yells, and besides, no one really listens to it either. You job is to get peak performance from the people under your employ, and to keep up their enthusiasm throughout the process. A few ill timed words can throw one hell of a monkey wrench that can jeopardize the entire process.
It's stressful being a leader, or you can choose to make it a rewarding experience. While a good leader delegates, his true job is maintaining the harmony of the team and keeping people on track while keeping egos in check. Start with yours, then by your example it should permeate to others. Allowing others to share, celebrate, and sometimes stake claim to your vision will make sure that the result is achieved efficiently, quickly, and happily.
A great leader must identify and fulfill the varying needs of each team member, even if they are unusual or different.
Making sure a project goes from concept to completion relies on being surrounded with the right people. Being responsible for holding them accountable to each task in the process requires leadership, vision, and a dash of humility mixed in. Leading a team of people can make you a better person, giving you a greater understanding of human nature.
There is no "I" in team. As a leader of the group you'll have to preach this mantra loud and often. Also this daily conduct is the foundation you should personify. It's vitally important that you lead by example and celebrate the achievements of those in your team. Without them, you can't get the job done. Make sure that you give more praise than criticism, and be quick to make mention of the special efforts one gives to the cause.
Keep the ship steered straight. It's very difficult to rule by committee. Hence why the Roman senate was such a mess! At the end of the day you're the one who has to make the decisions. Use your team to make suggestions, digest them, than plot a course. You won't make everyone happy all the time, and that's okay. Yet, when people see the finish product, few will remember all the little indifference's along the way.
Be willing to take the heat, and give away the glory. There will be times where you're going to have to "take one for the team." That's just part of the job of being a leader. When things go badly, everything is your fault. Yet when things go great, everyone else will clamor for credit. This is where you must keep your ego in check. It's crucial to understand why you're in charge and are making the big bucks. Do it all with humility and respect, and you'll garner respect of those around you. In particular, your team.
Temper your temper. When looking over your critical path, and taking a snapshot of the "big picture", if there is something or someone needs attention, be sure you do it professionally. No likes someone who yells, and besides, no one really listens to it either. You job is to get peak performance from the people under your employ, and to keep up their enthusiasm throughout the process. A few ill timed words can throw one hell of a monkey wrench that can jeopardize the entire process.
It's stressful being a leader, or you can choose to make it a rewarding experience. While a good leader delegates, his true job is maintaining the harmony of the team and keeping people on track while keeping egos in check. Start with yours, then by your example it should permeate to others. Allowing others to share, celebrate, and sometimes stake claim to your vision will make sure that the result is achieved efficiently, quickly, and happily.
A great leader must identify and fulfill the varying needs of each team member, even if they are unusual or different.
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