Committee Corner
Leadership Secrets of Success
Author: Dale Carnegie Business Group
Being a great leader means inspiring your team to believe in themselves and what they can do. To inspire said confidence isn’t always easy – it’s something leaders have to constantly strive for and maneuver through change at the drop of a hat.
So how do you set out to gain these leadership skills? How do you inspire your team to unlock their full potential?
It takes hard work, dedication, and determination. Here are some skills that can unlock the secrets of leadership success:
Over-Communicate
Communication is one of the most, if not the most, essential skills for leadership success. Don’t be afraid to communicate, and communicate some more and then some more. There’s no such thing as over-communicating, now more than ever. With most of our teams being remote or looking to the new hybrid workforce model, it is a lot easier for things to fall through the cracks, so effective and over-communication is key in making sure our teams are on the same page – and getting their jobs done.
Be Your Authentic Self
Being real with your team is one of the surest ways to inspire trust. When your team feels they can trust you and feel connected to you and the values you uphold for your business, you instill dedication, and they too will aspire to live up to the company’s values.
Know Your Limits
Not many people ever want to admit that they can’t do it all. But as a leader, admitting you don’t have all the answers is a strength to be respected. After all, this is why you have a team. Lean on them, let them do what you hired them to do – support the company’s successes.
Give Credit Where Credit Is Due
Remember that you couldn’t have gotten to where you are without the people who support you. “Give honest, sincere appreciation.” –Dale Carnegie
Believe In Your Team
Having all of the leadership skills in the world won’t matter if your team doesn’t feel like you believe in them. The surest way to make your team know you believe in them is to give them responsibilities. Let them own their work and show them that you recognize their talents and what they are doing to help ensure success.
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Having the right attitude and putting some simple skills into your leadership routine will instill trust and confidence in your team – and that is a win-win for all!
“Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation, for your character is what you are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” –Dale Carnegie
This article was originally published in Dale Carnegie’s Monday Morning Mentor, written by Kevin D. Crone. To subscribe, email: info@dalecarnegie.ca with your request.
Learn more about the Dale Carnegie Leadership Experience: https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/locations/greater-toronto-area-south-central-ontario
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