Effective Leadership = Business Success
Effective Leadership = Business Success
Firstly, it’s important to distinguish leadership from management. A manager oversees subordinates who primarily do as they’re told and have little or no input to the business or organisation. Leaders on the other hand have people who follow them willingly as they too “see” the leader’s vision and passion and clearly understand the organisation’s mission and purpose. So...which group are more likely to support you and your business?
Interestingly I’ve discovered that business leaders have common factors that equate to success; understanding that leadership is not only about growing financial wealth but also about focusing on growing personal or human wealth. Companies and organisations that take responsibility for the people they employ as well as the wider community often have outstanding business success.
According to Janine Allis, founder of Boost Juice, one skill that grows a business is “the ability to listen, empower and surround yourself with people who complement your own skills.”
Training and employment entrepreneur Sarina Russo, says good leaders “create certainty, ensure direction and foster a feeling there’s ‘something in it for me’ in the organisation.”
Listed below are 20 practical tips to enhance your leadership skills and bring success to your business:
1. Let people know their contributions in the workplace are valued.
2. Keep communication at an open and honest level.
3. Acknowledge, privately and in public, an outstanding individual effort.
4. Be a positive role model—walk the talk!
5. Give people the skills and knowledge to do their job well and invest in skills.
6. Be aware of your own strengths and weaknesses.
7. Prioritise your day and know some things happen unexpectedly.
8. Always view the long term plan and don’t allow negative days to torment your mind.
9. Learn to be resilient—you will face challenges and make mistakes - bounce back.
10. Be prepared to make tough decisions to get the results you need.
11. Don’t take yourself too seriously—have a laugh daily.
12. Great leaders have great mentors—find yourself a mentor that you can relate to.
13. Clearly define your vision and focus on goals to achieving it.
14. Always ask questions - even if they seem 'stupid.'
15. Never over-look talent - involve great people in your business.
16. Develop excellent listening and observation skills.
17. Understand the difference between ‘leading’ and ‘managing’ your business.
18. Don’t be afraid to show your weaknesses and acknowledge your skills.
19. Be passionate and believe in yourself and what you are doing.
20. A healthy work-life balance is important - ensure you make time for family, friends and the community.
In my book Empowered for the New Era, I state that one secret to success is how we influence the people around us – in our personal and business life. Who are you influencing today and how?
Vanessa J. Bonnette
Founder/Director
New Era Women
Australia
Effective Leadership Business Success - To learn more about this author, visit Vanessa J. Bonnette's Website.
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Leadership plays a vital role in the building of any business and can have a direct effect on the attitudes of colleagues and staff which in turn affects products and services. The attitude and influence of the leader is also reflected in aspects such as staff satisfaction and retention.
Firstly, it’s important to distinguish leadership from management. A manager oversees subordinates who primarily do as they’re told and have little or no input to the business or organisation. Leaders on the other hand have people who follow them willingly as they too “see” the leader’s vision and passion and clearly understand the organisation’s mission and purpose. So...which group are more likely to support you and your business?
Interestingly I’ve discovered that business leaders have common factors that equate to success; understanding that leadership is not only about growing financial wealth but also about focusing on growing personal or human wealth. Companies and organisations that take responsibility for the people they employ as well as the wider community often have outstanding business success.
According to Janine Allis, founder of Boost Juice, one skill that grows a business is “the ability to listen, empower and surround yourself with people who complement your own skills.”
Training and employment entrepreneur Sarina Russo, says good leaders “create certainty, ensure direction and foster a feeling there’s ‘something in it for me’ in the organisation.”
Listed below are 20 practical tips to enhance your leadership skills and bring success to your business:
1. Let people know their contributions in the workplace are valued.
2. Keep communication at an open and honest level.
3. Acknowledge, privately and in public, an outstanding individual effort.
4. Be a positive role model—walk the talk!
5. Give people the skills and knowledge to do their job well and invest in skills.
6. Be aware of your own strengths and weaknesses.
7. Prioritise your day and know some things happen unexpectedly.
8. Always view the long term plan and don’t allow negative days to torment your mind.
9. Learn to be resilient—you will face challenges and make mistakes - bounce back.
10. Be prepared to make tough decisions to get the results you need.
11. Don’t take yourself too seriously—have a laugh daily.
12. Great leaders have great mentors—find yourself a mentor that you can relate to.
13. Clearly define your vision and focus on goals to achieving it.
14. Always ask questions - even if they seem 'stupid.'
15. Never over-look talent - involve great people in your business.
16. Develop excellent listening and observation skills.
17. Understand the difference between ‘leading’ and ‘managing’ your business.
18. Don’t be afraid to show your weaknesses and acknowledge your skills.
19. Be passionate and believe in yourself and what you are doing.
20. A healthy work-life balance is important - ensure you make time for family, friends and the community.
In my book Empowered for the New Era, I state that one secret to success is how we influence the people around us – in our personal and business life. Who are you influencing today and how?
Vanessa J. Bonnette
Founder/Director
New Era Women
Australia
Effective Leadership Business Success - To learn more about this author, visit Vanessa J. Bonnette's Website.
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