A successful leader is someone who can get their point
through, inspire their team, organise and assign tasks, take criticism
effectively, and find creative solutions to issues in a dynamic work
environment.
Your ability to lead others will be one of your greatest strengths whether you are just starting out in your job or are actively pursuing advancement. Here are the top seven leadership skills that make a strong leader in the workplace.
1. Communication
Leaders are expected to communicate complex ideas to their
teams in simple terms. A leader's communication skills must extend to
face-to-face meetings, phone calls, emails, videos, chats, and social media.
Listening is a vital skill in any kind of conversation. It's
important for bosses to be approachable at all times so workers may air their
grievances. Other skills related to communication include: active
listening, articulating, business storytelling, clarity, concision.
2. Motivation
To get employees to go above and beyond for their companies,
leaders need to do more than offer a competitive compensation (although it is
important too). You may inspire your staff in a variety of ways: by fostering a
sense of pride in their work via awards and commendations, or by increasing
their stake in the firm through more responsibility.
To maximise output and enthusiasm, leaders need to understand
what drives their staff. Skills related to effective motivation include: allowing
employee autonomy, asking for input, assessing the interests of staff, convincing,
mentoring, open to employee concerns.
3. Delegating
Leaders who attempt to take on too much on their own will
inevitably fail. These leaders mistakenly believe that if they delegate authority
to others, it shows they are weak, but in fact it shows they are competent.
In this way, you may better use the talents of each worker by giving them specific responsibilities that play to their strengths. You may free up time and energy for more pressing matters by assigning duties to your team. Some skills that make a good delegator include: accepting feedback from employees, allotting resources for employees, assessing employee strengths and weaknesses, defining expectations, evaluating employee performance.
4. Positivity
The power of a cheerful disposition in the workplace cannot be
overstated. When things don't go as planned, it's important to be able to joke
about it and have a positive attitude, which is important for maintaining a
healthy and cheerful work atmosphere even during hectic times.
Staff members who like coming to work are more inclined to put
in extra time if they know they are appreciated. Some skills that help make for
a positive atmosphere in the workplace include: caring, conflict management,
developing rapport, diplomacy, encouraging.
5. Trustworthiness
Workers should feel safe approaching their supervisor or
leader with any issues they may be having. Workers are more likely to follow
leaders they respect, therefore it's crucial that you show that you're
trustworthy.
If you lead by example and are straightforward with your
staff, they will follow suit. Here are some skills and qualities that will help
you convey your trustworthiness as a leader: ability to apologize, accountability,
business ethics, confidentiality and conscientious.
6. Creativity
Because being a leader requires you to make a lot of choices
for which there is no obvious right or wrong solution, the ability to think
creatively and unconventionally is essential. A great number of workers are
going to be amazed and inspired by a boss who does not always go for the
safe course of action. Here are some skills related to creative thinking: analytical, cognitive flexibility, conceptualization, critical thinking, curiosity.
7. Feedback
The leaders of the team should always be on the lookout for
chances to provide helpful feedback to the members of the team on their
performance. However, there is a thin line between providing workers with
opportunities for counsel and support and engaging in micromanagement. You will
feel more comfortable assigning jobs to your team if you educate them on how to
enhance their work and how to make their own judgments if you teach them these
skills.
A leader who can provide feedback to employees in a manner
that is both direct and empathic will earn the respect of those employees. Some
skills for giving clear feedback include: being open to receiving feedback, building
confidence in employees, clarity, clearly
laying out expectations, coaching
and following
up.
Your comments and views are welcome in the comment section below. And for further consultation or questions, please email to hrforumonline@gmail.com.
Also Read: The concept of Public Relations.
0 Comments