Leadership has changed from the “old” style that pervaded the workplace not so long ago.
The good news is today’s leaders embrace qualities that build employees’ skills and confidence and raise their performance and well-being to higher levels.
Here are just 3 do’s and don’ts:
CONSISTENCY
DON’T
Tell your employees to follow your orders, then get upset when they don’t offer creative solutions to problems.
DO
Ask for and welcome feedback on a regular basis and implement suggestions that support your mission.
Walk your talk every day – set the example of emotions and behaviours you expect from your employees.
CONFIDENCE
DON’T
Avoid acknowledging or rewarding employees who display leadership characteristics, afraid they may get promoted over you.
DO
Ask for and welcome feedback on a regular basis and implement suggestions that support your mission. Walk your talk every day – set the example of emotions and behaviours you expect from your employees. Celebrate and appreciate the value your employees bring to the organization. Think about your legacy as someone who developed more great leaders that resulted in more success for the organization.HIERARCHY
DON’T
Display an attitude of superiority: “I’m the Boss up here, and you’re the peons down there.”
DO
Meet your employees where they are – get to know them.
Give them a hand up and coach them to higher levels of performance.
Create a culture of collaboration, trust, and respect.
These qualities bring a refreshing change to the workplace.
The thing is some leaders are not sure how to go about elevating their skills.
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