Leading – and living – by example is not as hard as it may sound. If your team knows you’ll do whatever you expect from them in order to ensure the success of a project, this commitment will quickly build morale and ultimately, boost productivity. You have a responsibility to your team. They look to you for guidance and strength. So part of your responsibility is to lead them with your own actions. This means keeping cool under pressure, taking ownership for your team’s activities and results, and leading with your own actions. Get your hands dirty. You don’t have to be the most advanced technical expert on the team, but you do need in-depth understanding of your job, your business and your industry. And you need to roll up your sleeves and work alongside your team members. Listen to your employees. Give them time and attention. This means waiting till it’s your turn to talk or offer your own opinion, ideas or perspective. And remember, a key sign of being a strong leader is recognizing that you don’t know it all. If you ask a team member to do something, be sure you’d be willing to do it yourself. And if you implement new rules, be sure to follow them yourself. For instance, if the rule is “no personal calls at work,” then that means you, too. Take responsibility. It doesn’t matter whether the person who messed up was one of your employees – or you. If you’re the leader, then the mistake is your responsibility.
Posted on: Sat, 12 Jul 2014 01:24:53 +0000
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