Key Factors in Being a Better Leader

Leadership is not about your hierarchical role — parent, boss, teacher, elected official. It is not about being better or smarter than anybody else, nor is it about comparing oneself in relation to anybody else in any way. It is about how you act. People who practice the following actions naturally become better leaders. That is to say, others will look to them in a healthy way. On the flipside, even people who possess some type of hierarchical authority may struggle to be effective if they ignore these steps. Leaders inspire the trust, vision, and action of those around them. Here are some important and applicable ways to inspire trust: Say what you’re going to do and do what you say you’re going to do. When others speak, listen for their insights more than their inconsistencies and flaws. Think of their ideas as coexistent or cumulative with yours, not competitive. Give AND receive work freely. Act with consistent and clear purpose. Stop apologizing reflexively when it doesn’t matter, and start apologizing graciously when it does. Make clear agreements. Know your stuff. Devote yourself fully to study and application in your field(s). Freely acknowledge what you know you don’t know, and leave plenty of space for what you don’t know you don’t know. Remember that often, HOW you do anything matters just as much as WHAT things you do. Never threaten anyone. Threats instantly destroy trust. Ask others what they need to do their best wor...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Industrial and Workplace Mindfulness Motivation and Inspiration Self-Esteem Self-Help Leadership Success Source Type: blogs