Traits Successful Leaders Possess - Responsibility
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 Responsibility
Leaders accept challenges as well as successes. Employees will never respect a leader who deflects criticism towards the team. Successful leaders think of themselves as “we” not “I.” It is a leader’s responsibility to ensure that everyone shares in the team’s success and that the team learns from its mistakes. If an employee makes a mistake, it is your responsibility to help him or her improve as well.
Here is an assignment for this week: Look for "Learning Opportunities”. When you see an area where you , an employee, or the team can improve take responsibility and turn that "mistake" into a "learning opportunity". You can do this by asking two simple questions – 1. What did we “do well" in the situation? 2. Where “can we improve”? Then continue using your strenghts and work on the areas for improvement. So be on the lookout for learning opportunities!
Do you have any successes or questions about this trait as a leader? Let me know and I will share them with my readers. E-mail Patrick
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 Responsibility
Leaders accept challenges as well as successes. Employees will never respect a leader who deflects criticism towards the team. Successful leaders think of themselves as “we” not “I.” It is a leader’s responsibility to ensure that everyone shares in the team’s success and that the team learns from its mistakes. If an employee makes a mistake, it is your responsibility to help him or her improve as well.
Here is an assignment for this week: Look for "Learning Opportunities”. When you see an area where you , an employee, or the team can improve take responsibility and turn that "mistake" into a "learning opportunity". You can do this by asking two simple questions – 1. What did we “do well" in the situation? 2. Where “can we improve”? Then continue using your strenghts and work on the areas for improvement. So be on the lookout for learning opportunities!
Do you have any successes or questions about this trait as a leader? Let me know and I will share them with my readers. E-mail Patrick
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