You want to be a leader.
8 traits to behave like one.
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8 traits to behave like one.
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1. Treat authority with caution
You become a “Manager” or you gain “Followers” online. Both a sign of entitlement. Yet, most get so concerned on their status that they forget about the mission. “Leadership is a choice, not a rank” – Simon Sinek. Make others feel good, feel safe.
You become a “Manager” or you gain “Followers” online. Both a sign of entitlement. Yet, most get so concerned on their status that they forget about the mission. “Leadership is a choice, not a rank” – Simon Sinek. Make others feel good, feel safe.
2. Nothing is “URGENT”
“This is urgent”. An overused statement that loses its credibility. There is a culture of unnecessary stress, burnout and low-quality work. Unless you work in healthcare, it’s not urgent. Get your priorities in order; differentiate urgent vs. important.
“This is urgent”. An overused statement that loses its credibility. There is a culture of unnecessary stress, burnout and low-quality work. Unless you work in healthcare, it’s not urgent. Get your priorities in order; differentiate urgent vs. important.
3. Get personal with all
“Why weren't they happy?”. Listen to people, understand them. Or you will be the last one to find out when they quit. One-to-one conversations do wonders. Do they want more money? More visibility? More responsibility? Find out; keep everyone motivated.
“Why weren't they happy?”. Listen to people, understand them. Or you will be the last one to find out when they quit. One-to-one conversations do wonders. Do they want more money? More visibility? More responsibility? Find out; keep everyone motivated.
4. Let them enlighten you
Teaching people is never a one-way street. Let others share their ideas, their views. You teach, but you listen too. People learning from you is rewarding. And you learning from them is a win-win. Become an “enlightenment bulb”. Get everyone involved.
Teaching people is never a one-way street. Let others share their ideas, their views. You teach, but you listen too. People learning from you is rewarding. And you learning from them is a win-win. Become an “enlightenment bulb”. Get everyone involved.
5. Always set the example
“Great, others do the work now”. Wrong. They don't work for you. You work for them. Too many orders? Your voice won’t last too long. Example: The more you tell kids what to do, the less they listen. The same applies as an adult. It's just how it works.
“Great, others do the work now”. Wrong. They don't work for you. You work for them. Too many orders? Your voice won’t last too long. Example: The more you tell kids what to do, the less they listen. The same applies as an adult. It's just how it works.
6. Your empathy wins
Imagine telling your kid “you will be adopted” if they don’t perform. It’s common to put others down for poor performance. Instead check if they are OK and how you can help. Anyone can have performance issues. Practice empathy, support people. Win together.
Imagine telling your kid “you will be adopted” if they don’t perform. It’s common to put others down for poor performance. Instead check if they are OK and how you can help. Anyone can have performance issues. Practice empathy, support people. Win together.
7. Become the “ship captain”
You don’t like taking blame? Accepting mistakes? Or not knowing it all? You aren’t ready to be a leader. Managers point fingers at others. Leaders point the finger at themselves. A ship captain is the last one to leave the boat. Take responsibility.
You don’t like taking blame? Accepting mistakes? Or not knowing it all? You aren’t ready to be a leader. Managers point fingers at others. Leaders point the finger at themselves. A ship captain is the last one to leave the boat. Take responsibility.
8. The power of delegation
You cannot do everything. You know this right? It means that you will have to let go of tasks. Trust others and let them take decisions. You cannot be in everyone's day-to-day. They know their job. Learn to take a step back; let them take the lead.
You cannot do everything. You know this right? It means that you will have to let go of tasks. Trust others and let them take decisions. You cannot be in everyone's day-to-day. They know their job. Learn to take a step back; let them take the lead.
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