Most individuals want their managers first and foremost to be strong leaders.
When you possess and display the following top 5 leadership qualities on a consistent basis, you will stand out from the pack as a highly effective manager:
- Strong Performance – Managers need to meet and exceed performance standards on a daily basis. They must have a very narrow “say-do gap” and always live up to the commitments they make.
- Decisiveness – Managers must have the courage to make the tough calls. While they realise that every decision might not be perfect, effective managers make well-reasoned and timely decisions. They choose to live proactively – not reactively.
- Accountability – Managers are always accountable for their actions and the decisions they make. When a problem arises they look first to their own contributing actions (or lack there of). Accountability breeds trust. An effective manager is one who others see as a go-to person who will listen to their problems and help them to find solutions.
- Strong Communication – Managers must be strong communicators. They must clearly convey their expectations and consistently hold others accountable when those expectations are not met. Effective managers do not shy away from confrontation because they understand that conflict is sometimes necessary to bring about resolution.
- Service-Based Leadership – Managers truly care about those they lead. They seek to remove obstacles that prevent others from reaching their fullest potential. They are empathetic to others’ needs; however, they avoid coddling or enabling others because they are focused on individual growth and exceptional performance.
Effective managers are excellent leaders. Incorporate these 5 top leadership qualities into your daily life and watch your team thrive!
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