Improving leadership skills increases the performance of those you work with and enhances your opportunities (and the opportunities of those you lead) for advancement within a company.
As a leadership communications coach I have identified 18 traits successful leaders possess. Over the next few months I would like to discuss a few of these key traits that can help you grow and develop as a leader.
Today let’s talk about Initiating
Initiate – Initiate conversations to help find solutions. Don’t always dictate change. Initiate change by creating atmosphere where creative juices can flow freely. Asking questions is a great way to initiate conversations. Try asking open-ended questions to help people focus on solutions, for example: “What can we do better as a company?” Encourage suggestions for improvement. Set out a suggestion box and reward good suggestions. Continually strive to Make the future better than the present..
An optimistic attitude from a leader can carry over to others. Next time we will talk about Being Positive
Do you have any successes or questions about been an initiator as a leader? Let me know and I will share them with my readers. E-mail me click here - E-mail Patrick
Monday, August 25, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Vote For Me!
I have decided to toss my hat into the ring for President.
Check out the Buzz....
Whoever you decide to vote for... please vote this fall!
Check out the Buzz....
Whoever you decide to vote for... please vote this fall!
P.S - Sorry to bust your bubble, this is not real :)
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Traits Successful Leaders Possess
Improving leadership skills increases the performance of those you work with and enhances your opportunities (and the opportunities of those you lead) for advancement within a company.
As a leadership communications coach I have identified 18 traits successful leaders possess. Over the next few months I would like to discuss a few of these key traits that can help you grow and develop as a leader.
Today let’s talk about Consistency.
Don't be a tyrant one day and a pussycat the next. Flip-flopping between styles confuses employees. Also make decisions consistently. Those that look to you for leadership must know what to expect on a daily basis.
We connect with some workers better than others. Try not to let the relationship taint your response. Treat all employees equally. Enforce company policies fairly. It is more difficult with the co-workers who are different than you. Remember to not to take things personally. When you take things personally it shifts how you react/respond, thus moving you away from being consistent.
Next time I will talk about Initiating.
Do you have any successes or questions about been consistent as a leader? Let me know and I will share them with my readers. E-mail me click here - E-mail Patrick
As a leadership communications coach I have identified 18 traits successful leaders possess. Over the next few months I would like to discuss a few of these key traits that can help you grow and develop as a leader.
Today let’s talk about Consistency.
Don't be a tyrant one day and a pussycat the next. Flip-flopping between styles confuses employees. Also make decisions consistently. Those that look to you for leadership must know what to expect on a daily basis.
We connect with some workers better than others. Try not to let the relationship taint your response. Treat all employees equally. Enforce company policies fairly. It is more difficult with the co-workers who are different than you. Remember to not to take things personally. When you take things personally it shifts how you react/respond, thus moving you away from being consistent.
Next time I will talk about Initiating.
Do you have any successes or questions about been consistent as a leader? Let me know and I will share them with my readers. E-mail me click here - E-mail Patrick
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