subject: Leadership Today! [print this page] A strong company is the one that has leaders spread all across the company, not just at the top. The business world today needs both good leaders and good managers. However, because of the rapid change occurring in the industry today, a company needs far more leaders, not more managers.
Good leadership is also instrumental in avoiding employee burnout and reducing staff turnover. The key then, is a business philosophy that values its people and invests to nourish and support development through professional training, coaching and mentoring.
Thus, the leader today requires to stick to certain must dos in order to be effective, successful and sustaining in this ever changing corporate governance. These essentials can be listed as:-
1. Being there.
2. Always remember, Communication is the key.
3. Instilling optimism while staying grounded to reality.
4. Tell the hard truths.
5. Minimize status differences and insist on courtesy and mutual respect.
6. Master conflict. Deal with anger in small doses and engage dissidents.
7. Take care of yourself: Maintain your stamina and let go of guilt.
8. Reinforce the team message constantly.
9. Find something to celebrate and something to laugh about.
10. Have the courage to take big risks, and more.
11. Foster a spirit of tenacious creativity. Never give up-theres always another move.
