Want to be a great leader?
The steps aren't complicated:
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Want to be a great leader?
The steps aren't complicated:
It's the execution and consistency that are hard.
You can be a great leader if:
1) You are humble
You know you don't have all the answers, and regularly seek input from your team and others
2) You give great feedback
You love coaching and pushing your team members to improve, delivering direct feedback compassionately
3) You put others first
You talk people up, give them credit, and help them thrive, even if it means they'll outshine you
4) You empower your team
You lead with trust, giving your people the autonomy to make decisions and work independently
5) You support your team
Even while empowering, you aren't absent - you remove roadblocks and provide resources to support people
6) You walk the talk
From working hard to taking vacations, you model what you preach to others
7) You motivate others
You inspire people with purpose, and encourage them to go further than they could have on their own
8) You celebrate others
You recognize achievements and hard work, saying thank you and celebrating those efforts
9) You admit mistakes
You embody ownership, acknowledging when you do something wrong and working to make it right
10) You stand up for people
You defend your team from bullies, blamers, and bureaucrats, whether they're watching or not
11) You have high integrity
You are honest and ethical, and are a person that others would never be embarrassed to follow
12) You are kind
You genuinely care about your people, and have empathy for their professional AND personal challenges
Anyone can master these skills,
But doing most of them consistently is what sets great leaders apart.
Start by focusing on just 1 or 2 until you have those down,
And then keep going.
Great leaders aren't born -
They're made through consistent effort.
Be the leader who puts in the work.
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The steps aren't complicated:
Credit to George Stern. Follow him for more.
Original post below:
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Want to be a great leader?
The steps aren't complicated:
It's the execution and consistency that are hard.
You can be a great leader if:
1) You are humble
You know you don't have all the answers, and regularly seek input from your team and others
2) You give great feedback
You love coaching and pushing your team members to improve, delivering direct feedback compassionately
3) You put others first
You talk people up, give them credit, and help them thrive, even if it means they'll outshine you
4) You empower your team
You lead with trust, giving your people the autonomy to make decisions and work independently
5) You support your team
Even while empowering, you aren't absent - you remove roadblocks and provide resources to support people
6) You walk the talk
From working hard to taking vacations, you model what you preach to others
7) You motivate others
You inspire people with purpose, and encourage them to go further than they could have on their own
8) You celebrate others
You recognize achievements and hard work, saying thank you and celebrating those efforts
9) You admit mistakes
You embody ownership, acknowledging when you do something wrong and working to make it right
10) You stand up for people
You defend your team from bullies, blamers, and bureaucrats, whether they're watching or not
11) You have high integrity
You are honest and ethical, and are a person that others would never be embarrassed to follow
12) You are kind
You genuinely care about your people, and have empathy for their professional AND personal challenges
Anyone can master these skills,
But doing most of them consistently is what sets great leaders apart.
Start by focusing on just 1 or 2 until you have those down,
And then keep going.
Great leaders aren't born -
They're made through consistent effort.
Be the leader who puts in the work.
=====
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