Unfortunately, there are people who are in a leadership position who do their work for the sole purpose of maintaining their position and reputation, and manage their teams in a way that will make sure that nobody disappoints the manager or makes him or her look bad. If a leader or manager works this way, then it doesn't necessarily instill confidence in the rest of the team. You want to be the kind of leader who makes your employees feel confident when it comes to doing their job, and who people won't hesitate approaching if they need help and advice.
You should make sure to observe your employees in order to see if your leadership is indeed having a good impact on your team--or a bad one as the case may be. It's not enough to think that just because you're in a position of leadership it automatically means that you are someone worth following or that you are working effectively.
One of the signs that let you know that you are doing a good job leading your group is if your team works well together. There is no fault-finding or blaming involved every time you discuss a project or issues with a task. People are interested in finding solutions right away and everyone shares his or her own ideas on how they can best tackle a problem.
You also know that you are making a difference if your team is prepared to go the extra mile in their tasks and in doing their best for the company. Your employees are keen on doing things out of the box and they are also open to taking on different tasks that are challenging and could even be something risky. When your employees exhibit these characteristics, then you know that you have provided them with clear instructions as well as created an environment wherein people are comfortable experimenting and trying new approaches.
Your team takes its cue from you, and if you lead them in a way that is frantic and disorganized, as well as lacking in confidence in their abilities, they will be influenced by that and thus not be able to achieve as much as they could be. Your leadership should be a source of inspiration for them, and knowing how to motivate them and keeping your team together can guarantee the smooth functioning of your team.
You should make sure to observe your employees in order to see if your leadership is indeed having a good impact on your team--or a bad one as the case may be. It's not enough to think that just because you're in a position of leadership it automatically means that you are someone worth following or that you are working effectively.
One of the signs that let you know that you are doing a good job leading your group is if your team works well together. There is no fault-finding or blaming involved every time you discuss a project or issues with a task. People are interested in finding solutions right away and everyone shares his or her own ideas on how they can best tackle a problem.
You also know that you are making a difference if your team is prepared to go the extra mile in their tasks and in doing their best for the company. Your employees are keen on doing things out of the box and they are also open to taking on different tasks that are challenging and could even be something risky. When your employees exhibit these characteristics, then you know that you have provided them with clear instructions as well as created an environment wherein people are comfortable experimenting and trying new approaches.
Your team takes its cue from you, and if you lead them in a way that is frantic and disorganized, as well as lacking in confidence in their abilities, they will be influenced by that and thus not be able to achieve as much as they could be. Your leadership should be a source of inspiration for them, and knowing how to motivate them and keeping your team together can guarantee the smooth functioning of your team.
About the Author:
You know when a leader becomes a leader because he or she not only successfully sees projects completed, but inspires employees to achieve more. CMOE trains future leaders and helps them establish credibility, understand the problems of group, and be able to motivate employees.
