As we start the New Year, it’s a great time to consider our leadership skills. How many of these characteristics of a strong leader describe you?
- I’m able to comfortably delegate tasks and manage the performance of others, rather than doing everything myself.
- Team members trust me and my effectiveness as a leader.
- I successfully enroll others in my vision and influence their behavior within the team.It can be uncomfortable to directly confront the issues, obstacles and people that block success. I don’t avoid difficult conversations with those who are not performing to my standards.
- I hold myself accountable for my actions and the actions of my team. I don’t make excuses.
- I understand I will not be able to please everyone and that leadership is not a popularity contest.
- I view problems as opportunities to excel and focus on the opportunities in every problem.
- I constantly seek opportunities for education and skill enhancements….I always want to be growing my abilities.
- Everything in my office (good and bad) is a reflection of my leadership. If things need to change, I need to change first.
- I treat all my team how I want to be treated, with respect and dignity; this includes praising in public and expressing displeasure in private.
- I am open to new suggestions and receptive to bad news.
I regularly communicate my mission and vision verbally to my team.
