From Manager to Leader #2
Leadership skills can be developed at any stage in your career. Some people naturally possess these skills, others do not. Here are some additional shifts to make when you’re aspiring to be a leader.
Shift 6: Trust yourself to trusting others. Managers often think they have to come up with the ideas they create. Leaders enlist the big thinkers for ideas and let them contribute. Create an outrageous plan to grow the business or your career. Show that plan to trusted associates who are big and smart thinkers. Listen to their ideas… Continue reading
From Manager to Leader #1
Leadership skills can be developed at any stage in your career. Some people naturally possess these skills, others do not. The good news is you can practice these skills and become good at them without the title or the money that comes with the title. Acquiring these skills can also prepare you for your next promotion, they will get you noticed. Following are some shifts to make when you’re aspiring to be a leader.
Shift 1: Income to Value. A manager wants to increase his/her income, a leader wants to increase his/her value. … Continue reading
What makes a great supervisor? – Part 2
I hope you had a chance to read part 1. There are more things you can do to be a great supervisor. If you gave your employees a score card – how would they rate you?
Rule #8. Always show appreciation for your employees’ efforts- every employee wants to feel that they are valued and appreciated. For example, an encouraging word to a low performing employee will often do more to improve things than constant criticism for poor performance. Research has shown that a four-to-one ratio of compliments to criticism produces the best level of job… Continue reading
What makes a great supervisor? – Part 1
Following is a blog originally posted in December 2011. This goes along with our leadership blogs for this month!
Great supervisors follow the same rules when working with their employees. How many of these rules do you follow? How many of these rules does your supervisor follow? If you gave your employees a score card – how would they rate you?
Rule #1. Treat all your employees fairly – that means workload, expectations and treatment. What you’re willing to do for one, you must be willing to do for all.
Sub-tip: Do not play… Continue reading
Be Great!
A great leader starts with a strong person – emotionally and physically. Great leaders learn early on what they want most and are pretty self aware of where they are on their path of development. Now is the time to put a personal balance in place. If you can’t manage yourself, how can you manage anyone else? Creating strong boundaries can keep you strong. Following are some thoughts on strengthening your life.
Thought 1: Outside work. Create a rewarding life outside of work. When you devote yourself to only one endeavor, you’re… Continue reading
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