Critical Tips In Practicing Leadership Skills In A Family

You are not born as a leader

You are not born as a leader. Leadership skills can be developed and practiced. They can be improved. These skills are required in the sports and work world. They are also imperative in the home. Parents are leaders. They are leaders whether they really think they are or not. There are basics to remember when you are trying to be a leader in your home.

There is no one type of personality to be a leader. Leadership is not reserved for the loudest, pushiest, strongest. Leadership is not reserved to the stereotypes. The worst leaders are often those that assume they great at it because of their strong personality.

An important skill for leading people is to lead by example. There is a reason that this saying is so common. It is a truism that has been shared for decades. If you are teaching and telling someone to do something or have a certain habit it is imperative that you conduct yourself the same way.

You cannot be surprised your children are drinking right out of the milk jug if you do it yourself. Even if you do not see them doing it, if you are doing it they are likely to be as well. They will behave as you do.

Your manner of your communication is important to your leadership role. You must be consistent and clear either verbally or in written form. You will not be as clear in a raised voice. People do not really listen as well when they are subjected to screaming and yelling. They hear the harshness of the tone and ignore what you are trying to teach. You probably will then find them using this same technique when dealing with their brothers and sisters. You might even hear from teachers that they yell at others at school.

A calm and clear voice will have much better results. The children will listen to your words when they expressed in a calmer tone. You can also help with communication by writing out your expectations. This is great when listing chores around the house. Bellowing out instructions just does not work as well.

Fear is not a good leadership tool. The job of leading in a family is to help the children grow up as confident human beings. They need to be prepared to handle the world on their own. A child does not learn this while living in fear.

If you want them to retain the skills you are trying to instill then you cannot threaten them with physical pain. Children will only do what they can to avoid being punished. They will not be able to make decisions as well when they get older.

A good leader will listen. This is also very true for parents. Any leader can learn from input from those they are designated to lead. You can even learn more about your own leadership skills and if your techniques are working by listening to your children. They can help you reassess and make changes to what you are doing if it could be improved. You will gain their true respect and loyalty this way as well.

by: Lee Gilbert

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