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5 Ways Good Leaders Can Become Better Leaders

October 23, 2019 Karl Bimshas

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GUEST POST BY MAIA FLETCHER

Being a leader is a huge responsibility that requires a lot of dedication and drive. Great leadership can take your business to the next level and bring you more opportunities in life.

So what does it take to be a better leader? Take action with these five simple steps:

1. Develop Your Skills

Not everyone is born with natural leadership skills and qualities. That doesn’t mean these skills can’t be taught and developed. If you want to improve your leadership skills, the best thing to do is to contact a leadership consultant. Leadership coaching will allow you to identify your strengths and weaknesses, and improve your skills from there. It’s a worth-while experience for anyone who wants to be the best leader they can be.

2. Invest in Workplace Health

The well-being of your employees plays a huge role in your business. If your employees aren’t healthy and happy, it hurts workplace productivity and engagement. As the leader of your business, it is your job to take care of your employees and encourage a healthy lifestyle.

You can promote wellness at work in numerous ways, from encouraging healthy lunches to providing opportunities for exercise. Investing in workplace wellness shows your employees that you care about their health and happiness and they will reward you with a greater sense of loyalty towards the company.

3. Give Recognition

A good leader gives recognition to the people that have contributed to their success. Giving recognition where due is the best way to earn the respect of your employees. If you respect your employees, they will respect you in return.

Offering rewards for a job well done is a great way to show appreciation to the team. For example, if your team completed a big project successfully, you could celebrate by taking everyone out for a team lunch. This can be a nice team bonding experience outside of the office, which helps to create a stronger company culture.

4. Set the Example

A leader’s attitude and outlook affect the entire company culture. If you want your employees to be passionate about their job, you have to give them a reason to be. The best way to do this is to lead by example.

Be passionate and positive when discussing ideas, strategies, and goals with your team. If you radiate positivity and enthusiasm, it will rub off on everybody else. Encourage open communication and transparency every day. And most importantly, treat everybody equally and respectfully, no matter what their position is. If you demonstrate these qualities daily, you will help to create a more engaged, positive, and open workforce.

5. Be a Supportive Mentor

Being a leader isn’t about taking charge and telling people what to do. The best type of leader is one that supports and encourages their employees. Make an effort to talk to your employees and get to know them on a personal level. Find out about their career goals and overall aspirations. If they are interested in taking the next step at work, give them new opportunities to learn and develop their skills. If an employee is unhappy with a part of their job, show your compassion, and look for a meaningful solution. By acting as a mentor instead of a “boss,” you earn their respect and trust.

Anyone can become a better leader if they set their mind to it, especially after a bit of professional coaching. The key to good leadership is to treat your employees with compassion, respect, and trust. If you treat people well and lead by example, you will have a positive influence on the rest of the company.

Guest post author, Maia Fletcher is a creative writer from the sun-kissed city of Gisborne, New Zealand. She loves collaborating with various blogs and transportation sites. To keep her creative juices flowing, Maia enjoys taking long walks by the beach.


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