In companies, effective leadership is vital, especially in these times of complexity and rapid change in working paradigms. Even if good leadership is based on defined skills, it is very important to remember that, in the day-to-day functioning of a company, the mere possession of these skills is not enough to help everyone move in the right direction.
Here are some tips, often overlooked, for applying leadership effectively:
Being aware of him/herself
A true leader is aware of himself and what he can offer the company. Everyone has their own distinctive and personal style and every leader recognizes the fact that they will act in a way that reflects this particular style.
Leaders who are self-aware are able to realistically assess themselves and they feel comfortable talking about their limitations, as well as their main strengths. Self-aware leaders know that feedback from both sides is essential to their development and are eager to receive constructive criticism.
Be aware of the corporate culture
The way a leader does his job should always be flexible and adapted to the company context and culture. A static and always constant leadership style cannot be effective in any company without distinction: different realities require to company leadership.different approaches
In addition, in every company, there are numerous subcultures within the larger corporate culture in a global sense. The most effective managers and leaders understand the context and subcultures in which they find themselves within a greater hemisphere. From there, they then leverage the strengths of the global corporate culture in their efforts to implement new changes.
Building professional relationships
A good leader pays close attention to the interpersonal dimensions of his role: he gets his employees used to planning, setting their goals, and monitoring performance. As leaders, He/she collaborates with and influence those working in the same environment at all levels, communicating assertively, effectively, and empathetically with others, regardless of position or authority.
It is of crucial importance that a leader is able to build credible and trusting relationships with the people on his team and with other individuals present in the company.
Creating a clear vision
Creating a vision means that a person is able to imagine the future and literally “see” what might happen. A leader who creates a vision can see opportunities for change, are able to think beyond obstacles, and can recognize what is best for a team or company, even if there are obstacles and challenges to realizing that vision in the current situation.
Managers who are also leaders can gain insight into how work in their area of expertise should be organized to improve efficiency, or they can see an opportunity to move into a new area or create new processes to be able to meet specific strategic objectives. Creating a vision requires a certain amount of creativity, outside-the-box thinking, and the freedom to explore.
Sometimes managers, too busy with daily operational commitments, can feel excessively busy to be able to generate the creativity necessary to imagine their own vision. But stepping back from day-to-day responsibilities and reflecting on the big picture can help gain the perspective needed to create a vision.
Organizing corporate team building or corporate strategy events (perhaps off-site) could help create the necessary detachment from the daily work to be able to devote the mental energy required to create a vision.
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