by Latisha Porter (follow)

Leadership (1)      Work Force (1)      Role Model (1)     

In order to show good leadership, good leaders must be good role models in the community, knowledgeable in their specific fields, and worthy of respect from others. There are many ways to lead, whether it’s by taking on a leadership role at work or just leading volunteer efforts on the weekend.



Here are some valuable tips to help you excel as a leader in any situation in life:

Tip 1: Be a good role model. To earn respect, it’s important to show that you know your stuff. People will respect and listen to you, if they know you are knowledgeable in your field. Take time to discuss your experience without showing off and be sure to act professionally.

Tip 2: Be clear about your rules and expectations. It’s important to make your expectations clear from the beginning. Develop a Code of Conduct, post it, and enforce it. Give feedback to your work force based on their work performance and strive to be consistent to reduce frustration in the workplace.

Tip 3: Leave room for input. Though it’s important to be firm, you should still leave some room for the considerations of others. This way you won’t look like a dictator. Also, there’s a lot you can learn from your work force, which might help your business thrive. You could ask for feedback or ask for opinions during meetings and let them know that their perspective is crucial to your success.

Tip 4: Reward employees for good behavior. To be a good leader, you need to maintain high team morale, and to motivate your work force to achieve their goals in a timely manner. Also, good leaders strive to make their rewards desirable and fun! Examples could be giving praise regularly, have a team dinner to celebrate accomplishments, give individual shout outs when necessary, or reward your hard workers with prizes.

Tip 5: Be liked by others. Even though it is important to get respect from your work force, it would be nice if your work force actually like working with you. This will make them more excited to work for you and to have you as their leader! Examples for you to try is to share the occasional personal story, be consistent in your interactions, and avoid romantic relationships in the workplace.

Whether you are leading a group of wonderful people at work or on a volunteer team, it is important to follow these valuable tips in order to improve your skills as a leader. After all, being successful in business takes a dedicated team and a qualified leader!

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