THE INFLUENTIAL LEADER
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Great Leaders Are Great Managers
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This is means knowing where to assign each task
Process fixing can help you to work more efficiently
Do not “play” at manager
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That means you shouldn’t carry out tasks and projects that are purely intended to make you feel more important.
Many meetings are in fact a complete waste of time
A manager is someone who can manage people and resources in order to meet targets and get work done
It also means breaking your goals down into smaller targets that you can work toward
Great Leaders Should Have Emotional Intelligence
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You will be faced with difficult conversations – such as criticizing work that someone has done for you
This means that you also know how what you say to someone will affect their mood and motivate them or not
Emotional intelligence means understanding the mood and motivations of others
Great Leaders Must Be Able To Motivate Staff
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Your job is NOT to micromanage and to tell your team precisely what steps to take when working on a project
You should not try to punish or reward your team for their efforts
Instead, you should give freedom and control to your team
A Great Leader Is Someone Who Takes Responsibility
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This means taking the flack when things don’t go to plan
Looking after staff also means looking after their physical needs
Taking responsibility means owning up when things go wrong
It means being willing to make decisions
Great Leaders Should Have Excellent Communication Skills
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Your Job Is To Convey Instructions And To Let Your Team Know What Is Expected Of Them
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Delivering this in a concise way will avoid errors and prevent wasted time
You need to make sure you list the key points in a clear and straightforward manner
Explain To Your Team The Reasons Why You Are Asking Them To Do Things
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This helps them to feel more respected and valued
At the same time, it gives them the flexibility to get real work done