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Leadership can
be defined as the ability to influence
others. Leadership is rather simple
and is built upon basic principles.
By following the 7 principals of
leadership below you can become
not just a great leader but a success
in each and every endeavor.
1. Skillfully
motivate. It is said that the greatest
human need is the need to be appreciated.
If that be true, as a leader we
must have a keen understanding of
how to compliment our team, motivating
them to perform at their fullest
potential. It takes many compliments
to overcome a single criticism.
Rewarding our team is necessary
to maintain good morale and productivity.
2. Coaching
our expectations. A great team always
starts with a great leader and coach
who sets their expectations at the
beginning of the year and maintains
high standards throughout the year.
No one automatically knows what
is expected of them in a new role.
We must first coach them, then follow-up
on their progress regularly with
feedback. Inspect what you expect.
3. Hire
the best. The selection portion
of the hiring process is the most
important part of recruiting new
teammates. During the interview
process we learn vital information
about the potential candidate. If
they are friendly, outgoing, passionate
about what they do and they have
the qualifications for what you
need, you are off to a great start.
These qualities are almost impossible
to teach.
4. Be
a great example. As a child
looks up to us as a parent our
teammates watch and observe
our behavior intently. The team
will work harder and provide
better results for a leader
who is perceived as fair, that
doesn’t show favoritism,
and disciplines bad behavior
when needed. Leading by example
goes a lot further than our
words alone.
5. One person
can make all the difference.
Remember as a leader we can
cause an organization to succeed
or to fail. Our attitude, demeanor,
and the way we treat others
will snowball throughout the
organization without our knowledge
many times. This can be good
or bad. Your actions will decide.
6.
Practice good communication
skills. Communicate through
meetings, notes, e-mail, or
with any means necessary to
get the point or message across.
Group sessions are the most
productive because everyone
has the opportunity to give
their input. Good communication
is the key to success.
7. Learn
to inspire. Make an effort each
day to give a “pat on
the back” for a job well
done. Leave thank you cards,
or buy someone a coffee for
doing more than was asked of
them. Create an ALLSTAR PROGRAM
and give someone a star for
coming to work on their day
off or going out of their way
to help others. A small gesture
of thanks goes a long way.
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