Effective leaders, in my opinion, are quick to put their egos aside but rather focus on the development and subsequent success of their top team. Leaders who focus on the advancement and improvement of their team members set themselves up to succeed not only with their group goals but also with their overall, company-wide goals.
One of the most important goals is to concentrate on actual leadership. However, leading a group of people to a great business outcome is not as simple as you might think. Here are top tips for becoming a leader of leaders:
Make your approach unique to each team member.
A perfectly qualified performer who is an expert in their field is not always trained or suited for management. People are unique individuals. Each person learns in a unique way and at a unique pace. The trick is recognizing how each individual ticks and how he or she learns in a lasting and profound way.
Attacking each member of your team as if they were a carbon copy of you and your work style will not get the job done. Thus, accepting the abilities and weaknesses of each team member is the first approach to being a leader.
Explain the “why” behind your behavior.
A common mistake made by leaders who are picked for positions of authority is to assume that everyone who reports to them should adjust their behavior to match their own. Everyone reporting to you now as a leader should be clear about why you have chosen this role. You may be prone to anger and not understand why the most qualified person (in your view) is considered “chosen”. The other team players may be reluctant to accept the leadership role granted to an employee recently viewed as equal to the team. Therefore, understand the scenario well before responding.
Don’t be afraid to delegate tasks or responsibilities to others.
This will help you focus on more important tasks and will keep your workload manageable. One important part of being a leader is recognizing what your strengths and weaknesses are, and delegating tasks to those who are better suited to carry them out. You can’t be an expert in every aspect of the contributions of the team.
Different employees bring different strengths and abilities to the job. Hence, understanding and admitting simple facts is not only the ability to perform larger and higher leadership tasks but also a worthwhile opportunity for an employee waiting to become a leader. You will also be given the power to invest on your own.
Motivate your team.
It’s not hard to inspire another person and point them in a positive direction. After all, that’s what someone else did for you. Inheriting favors and traditions and forwarding those to the talents coming ahead of you becomes extremely important for a leader.
When you work for an inspiring leader, you know it! You will feel it! He or she will be enthusiastic and excited about your efforts to inspire another leader. They will encourage, mentor, and cheer on your efforts to develop another leader who can add value to your organization.
So, keep your efforts high and inspire others to become a leader along with paving your way to becoming one.
Written by Faber Aleena
