Being a leader whether innate or by title doesn't mean stopping learning or growing. In fact, learning, researching, thinking outside of the box, teaching, and mentoring not only causes you to keep a growth mindset but also will have you forward thinking on what is next or what can be done better. It will also build your "brand" and credibility as a leader/manager.
I think my biggest ah-ha moment is being consistent with coaching on areas of opportunity. I typically tend to look for strengths and derive best practices from people's strengths. However, doing this may keep me from developing them in the areas where they need to be strengthened or learn a new skill possibly- while being a part of their own development. I will take time to allow people I am coaching/mentoring to share what motivates them, hear them out, and then create a plan accordingly!
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DeeAnna
Being a leader means being aware of each individual and focus on teamwork to see results in the long term
A good leader is always growing themselves. I will hold onto the fact that while there are many important characteristics, a good leader is comfortable in the abiguity and leads with compassion instead of authority.
People sometimes make it to the top by being ruthless, backstabbing, and mean but they are by far the exception. They damage their reputation and their companies goals for their own gain. Be true to yourself, thoughtful, courageous and kind and it will take you much further in life.
Though I have spent my adult career in various leadership roles I believe where I have fallen short is in emotion control and staying quiet. As a charasmatic person, I im typically loud and freely offer my opinions. Changing this personality trait is a must to be an effective leader.
Know what type of leader you are. Trust and empower your team will be a lifelong success. Physical presence is not necessary, it the by end product that we look after. Listen more and talk less.
Finding out what motivate a person is key!
I plan to observe my team to get a feel of when they need guidance, coaching, and resources to keep them motivated to do what is best themselves and the students.
As I take steps to enter into management, I appreciate the helpful lessons to develop my own voice and leadership style based on trust, authenticity, and empathy. Good training.
I have taken away many tips about how to unify my team and find a common purpose.
Learn time management and know it okay to step away when needed
leadership is positive experiences of effective management and high productive and efficient strategies that brings team member the most motivated.
Have a very focused direction as well as motivate the team to ensure they see the vision clearly.
Emotional intelligence is important!
Good judgment is a muscle — help your team build it!
It's good to learn more on become a successful leader. You will be successful if your employees are happy.
Listen more and talk less. Allow the autonomy for people to make decisions.
Leadership has many aspects to it....learning from each other, keeping a morale compass, being flexible when necessary, and striving to reach common goals whether the team is 1, 10, or 100.
Leadership is everything. It's understanding what motivates you staff and implementing the ideas that will keep that motivation. It's maintaining your emotions when times are tough and letting your emotions go when times are good. It's being consistent in your decision making, removing the crazy makers, and being there when you staff needs you. It's creating a fun environment. It's setting and maintaining standards. It's choosing a good attitude each day you show up to work. The person that can do these things well typically is an affective leader.
