Looking for ideas on how you can improve your effectiveness as a leader? Management is a skill that can be learned but it takes time and effort.
Here are 5 things you can try to help you become a better leader:
1. Get The Best Team
You are only as good as the people around you. To give yourself a better chance to succeed, settle for nothing less than a culture of excellence within your team and organization. That means picking the best people from the start and drive a collective desire for goal-focused success.
2. Motivate
The old adage says “you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar” and we have this this time and again when translated into the work environment. Of course there are times when difficult conversations need to be had but you shouldn’t forget that human beings tend to respond better to positive, constructive direction than fear.
To motivate your people better, figure out what they want and how you can inspire them to strive for greatness.
3. Communicate
We at Sprigg cannot stress enough the importance of communication. Heck, our whole business is based on it!
We have found time and again that regular and meaningful conversations with employees and colleagues maximizes your chances of craeting and maintaining a happy and productive team. It ain’t rocket science but you’d be surprised how easy it is for leaders to set out priorities for the next quarter or year and then fall into the common trap of not going back to employees on a regular basis to check in and make sure they get their manager’s vision.
4. Educate
Motivating a team is worthless unless you can provide clear and consistent direction – including agreed goals. Its the ability to lead others that really sets a manager apart from their peers. Its not enough to earn a position as a Manager because of your technical ability and hard work and then expect your direct reports to live up to your standards. We believe that its vital to use your status as a Manager to inspire the best from others.
5. Constant Self Development
The fifth and final tip is to simply never stop try to develop. The best leaders are those that also want to develop and grow themselves as well as their employees. To get the most from those up-and-coming Millenial achievers, you should lead by example and show them how they can also be the best professional that they can be.