![feuhighschool82](https://i.servimg.com/u/f19/11/37/27/55/feulog13.gif)
feuhighschool82 A blast from the past...friendships that last: An interactive forum among the proud members of the FEU High School Class of 1982. |
| | 6 Top Leadership Skills | |
| | Author | Message |
---|
reggie Elite Contibutor
![Elite Contibutor Elite Contibutor](https://2img.net/i/itest/ranks/stars/stars2.gif)
![reggie](https://2img.net/u/4011/28/04/95/avatars/19-84.jpg)
Number of posts : 639 Age : 57 Registration date : 2007-07-26
![6 Top Leadership Skills Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: 6 Top Leadership Skills Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:48 pm | |
| Is a leadership role in your career plan? Technical proficiency and professional knowledge may be required, but soft skills are essential. The most important management skill is the ability to lead. Whether you've just been promoted to a position with a number of direct reports, you've been appointed team leader on a project or you want to hone your skills for a future role as manager, here are six leadership skills to develop. "Inventories can be managed, but people must be led." - G. Ross Perot 1- Vision Focus on the big pictureUnderstand how the work your team performs fits into the productivity, image and overall success of the company. Plan long-term strategies for your department and communicate them to superiors and staff members. Set realistic and measurable individual and team goals, and communicate your expectations in the context of the big picture. Be ambitiousBeing ambitious doesn't have to mean being cut throat and aggressive. Use your ambition wisely. You shouldn't climb the corporate ladder by stepping on other people. Know where you want to go in your career, and accept opportunities and challenges. Groom potential successors. If you're seen as irreplaceable in your particular position, you will not be promoted. | |
| ![Go down](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | | reggie Elite Contibutor
![Elite Contibutor Elite Contibutor](https://2img.net/i/itest/ranks/stars/stars2.gif)
![reggie](https://2img.net/u/4011/28/04/95/avatars/19-84.jpg)
Number of posts : 639 Age : 57 Registration date : 2007-07-26
![6 Top Leadership Skills Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: 6 Top Leadership Skills Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:48 pm | |
| 2- Confidence Know yourselfRecognize your strengths and work on your weaknesses. Never be afraid of asking questions or taking additional training. You don't need to know everything or be the best. If you're weak on detail work, make sure you have people on your team who excel in that. Surround yourself with people who make the company look good, not "yes men" who only say what they think you want to hear. Be decisivePlan for the unexpected and nothing will surprise you. If you've thought of the things that could go wrong with a project, you'll be able to make confident decisions on corrective action when necessary. Control stressIf you feel you have to control something, control your stress level. As the old saying goes: "Never let them see you sweat." Have confidence in yourself and you'll inspire others to have confidence in you. Accept criticismDemonstrate your self-confidence by accepting other people's negative comments without becoming defensive, arrogant or submissive. Look for something useful and constructive in any criticism and thank the person. Show your professionalism and maturity. | |
| ![Go down](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | | reggie Elite Contibutor
![Elite Contibutor Elite Contibutor](https://2img.net/i/itest/ranks/stars/stars2.gif)
![reggie](https://2img.net/u/4011/28/04/95/avatars/19-84.jpg)
Number of posts : 639 Age : 57 Registration date : 2007-07-26
![6 Top Leadership Skills Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: 6 Top Leadership Skills Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:49 pm | |
| 3- People skills "Earn the trust of your employees long before you need to call on that trusting relationship for a favor." - Russell J. White ListenAlways take an interest in hearing others' opinions. Learn what policies or problems are hindering your team from doing its job effectively, efficiently and enthusiastically. Listen carefully to better understand quality of life and work/life balance issues and then encourage employee-driven solutions. Be flexibleA strong leader doesn't always want or need to be right. Be open to dissenting opinions, other ideas and new initiatives. If your staff feels comfortable offering suggestions and are involved in developing and implementing some of them, they will actively look for opportunities to improve the company. Be supportiveShow empathy and patience, and work through frustrations regarding people who are less dedicated and driven than you. Always treat your co-workers and staff with courtesy and respect and take an interest in them as individuals. Remember; how you interact with people impacts how you are perceived as a leader. | |
| ![Go down](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | | reggie Elite Contibutor
![Elite Contibutor Elite Contibutor](https://2img.net/i/itest/ranks/stars/stars2.gif)
![reggie](https://2img.net/u/4011/28/04/95/avatars/19-84.jpg)
Number of posts : 639 Age : 57 Registration date : 2007-07-26
![6 Top Leadership Skills Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: 6 Top Leadership Skills Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:49 pm | |
| 4- Motivation skills Encourage people A strong leader has the ability to inspire, motivateand energize. Be a mentor. Concentrate on bringing out the best in people, developing their talents and encouraging them to use their initiative and judgment. Celebrate successBe quick to praise. A hand-written note -- on decent paper, not a sticky note -- congratulating and thanking an employee for a job particularly well done will earn loyalty. When things go wrong, never criticize an employee publicly. Do it quietly and constructively and, unless you're building a case for dismissal, point out something positive as well. If, in spite of their long hours and imaginative ideas, your work group's project bid was not the winning one, involve everyone in a debriefing and decide together what could be done differently next time. Then review what you've all learned together. Back your staffBeing a leader doesn't automatically mean people will follow you. You need to show that you're behind them. Understand your team's needs. Whether it's increased training, upgraded tools, new technology or a shift in duties, be willing to fight for them. You won't always be successful, but it's important that you act as their advocate. Help outPitch in whenever you can, even if it's only for a few minutes. Show them that you understand their challenges, even if you're not experienced at doing their jobs. You'll be better able to clarify expectations and do meaningful performance reviews if you have up-to-date and hands-on knowledge of their duties and responsibilities. | |
| ![Go down](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | | reggie Elite Contibutor
![Elite Contibutor Elite Contibutor](https://2img.net/i/itest/ranks/stars/stars2.gif)
![reggie](https://2img.net/u/4011/28/04/95/avatars/19-84.jpg)
Number of posts : 639 Age : 57 Registration date : 2007-07-26
![6 Top Leadership Skills Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: 6 Top Leadership Skills Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:50 pm | |
| 5- Responsibility "The price of greatness is responsibility." - Sir Winston Churchill Accept blameThe buck stops with you. If a shipment was late or information on a project was incorrect, take the heatfor your staff's errors, apologize and take corrective action. Whose fault it was does not matter at this point; deal with the employment responsible for this afterwards. Solve problemsAs a leader, you'll need to make difficult, sometimes unpopular decisions. You'll need to manage conflictand help people accept change. Communication is the key. If you are committed to your career, your duties and your work group, you'll find innovative ways to resolve problems. Lead by exampleAlways show your ability to work well with others, no matter how much you might personally dislike them. Be fair and don't play favorites. Keep negative comments and frustrations to yourself. Maintain a positive attitude, no matter what. | |
| ![Go down](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | | reggie Elite Contibutor
![Elite Contibutor Elite Contibutor](https://2img.net/i/itest/ranks/stars/stars2.gif)
![reggie](https://2img.net/u/4011/28/04/95/avatars/19-84.jpg)
Number of posts : 639 Age : 57 Registration date : 2007-07-26
![6 Top Leadership Skills Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: 6 Top Leadership Skills Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:50 pm | |
| 6- Integrity "The quality of a leader is reflected in the standards they set for themselves." - Ray Kroc Do the right thingWhen you're faced with a decision that goes against your own values, speak up. If you're asked to do something illegal or unethical, refuse. Stand up for yourself and for the rights of your employees or work group. Be honestWhen you give your word, honor it. If you cannot promise something, don't. When you make a mistake, admit it and apologize. With so much emphasis these days on "spin" and "damage control," you'll impress your superiors, clients and staff if you're honest. Avoid gossipDon't spread malicious rumors or repeat seemingly inconsequential stories about other people. It takes a strong man to say "I don't like talking about someone who's not here," but it shows integrity. Demonstrate and inspire respect and you'll also avoid creating opportunities for people to gossip about you. Do your bestMaintain confidentiality, respect others and be consistent. Always offer your best talents and skills for any project, and you'll earn admiration and respect for your unfailing commitment and integrity. natural leader "Do what you can where you are with what you've got." -Theodore Roosevelt Leadership ability doesn't automatically come with the title of Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader. It must be an ongoing learning process. Ask questions, observe carefully and reassess the use of your resources regularly. Use your strengths, talents and common sense and trust your instincts. If you're described as a natural leader, accept the compliment. It means you've developed a charismatic personality and special talents that inspire people to follow your lead. You understand the vision, confidence, people skills, motivation skills, responsibility, and integrity involved in being a leader. Resources:
Managing Knock Your Socks Off Service , Chip R. Bell & Ron Zemke
Performance Management , Robert Bacal
The Corporate Coach , James B. Miller
www.walkthetalk.com
www.brainyquotes.com
www.thinkbigguy.com | |
| ![Go down](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | | Sponsored content
![6 Top Leadership Skills Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: 6 Top Leadership Skills ![6 Top Leadership Skills Icon_minitime](https://2img.net/i/fa/icon_minitime.gif) | |
| |
| ![Go down](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | | | 6 Top Leadership Skills | |
|
Similar topics | ![+](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) |
|
| Permissions in this forum: | You cannot reply to topics in this forum
| |
| |
| |
|