The specifics differ but the overall story is similar. You’re watching a news segment or reading an article about how the CEO of a multimillion-dollar operation started with a simple vision and made it happen with vision, drive, and a whole lot of hustle.
It’s at this juncture that they almost always thank the efforts of their team, whether they’re naming the tight-knit key players in the boardrooms, the back-office staff for keeping tabs on the logistics, or the manual laborers to physically create the product or provide the service that the company was founded on.
The key similarity is that none of these success stories made it solely by their own efforts. It requires the work of the team, and the team has to accept and believe in the vision of their leader.
The Importance of Good Leadership
People often don’t leave bad jobs. They leave bad bosses. In a marketplace where competition is at an all-time high, it’s important that you offer your employees intangible benefits in addition to the run-of-the-mill common benefits that most workplaces provide.
That means it’s not enough to just pay them well and provide benefits. You must also be a good boss and a good leader. If your employees regard you as a good leader, they will connect with the job being a means to an end or a paycheck.
If your employees believe in you, they will weather the bad times and celebrate the good times with you.
If your employees believe in you, most importantly, their productivity will skyrocket and stay high, which translates to more zeroes on that ever-essential bottom line.
Keys to Good Leadership
It’s easy to pretend to lead or play the part. Schedule intermittent walkthroughs for visibility, send out a mass company email reminding all of a vague policy, shake your finger at the slackers and give an empty “keep up the good work” to your most accomplished managers.
What you may fail to grasp if this is your go-to is that employees are people too– breathing, thinking people– and they are smart enough to know when you’re doing things for optics or when you are genuine.
That is what is at the core of a great leader– genuineness and sincerity. Great leaders are empathetic, active listeners that accept feedback from all levels of the operation. They take the concerns of their team seriously and encourage a collaborative effort. They inspire their team through good ethics, great follow-up, and regular demonstration of competence and skill.
Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be
Leaders are not born. They are made.
Working with a qualified business consultant like Roberto Muñoz will help you build on your current strengths while addressing your weaknesses. Roberto has ample experience working with leaders of industry and fledgling entrepreneurs alike to help you supercharge the impact of your leadership today.
You’ve got nothing to lose. Contact Roberto now and find out how he will help you be the leader you were meant to be today!
