7 Things Great Leaders Do

In this chat, I talk about 7 things all great leaders do. For some of these things, I have already discussed in detail in previous podcasts so I'll point out throughout this chat.

1. Great leaders improve how you are showing up

• Understanding how your nature affects the team
• Detecting if you am contributing to a problem
• Considering how you can improve
• Shaping a culture of learning and growing teach by example and use feedback as a tool for continuous improvement

- Podcast on EQ

2. Great leaders give meaning to the team

• Establishing the mission and vision of the team
• Setting rules, principles and values for the work the team is doing
• Planning short -term goals, both as a group and individually
• Establishing the roles and responsibilities of team members

- Podcast on Purpose and goals

3. Great leaders build a high performance teams

• Encouraging a deep and mutual understanding among team members
• Creating an environment of trust and interdependence
• With trust, we don't fear conflict. We have healthy conflict where everyone speaks up and is heard
• With healthy conflict, we have commitment - even if the decision did not go our way
• With commitment we can have accountability
• With accountability, we pay attention to and deliver results
• All of this promotes teamwork

- Podcast on Credibility, Difficult conversations

4. Great leaders know how to motivate individual team members

• Detecting and understanding the needs and motivations of each person
• Comprehending and using motivational factors
• Using resources and tools to increase the motivation of the team and its members
• Using communication as a motivational tool
• Recognizing and rewarding results

5. Great leaders develop their people continuously

• Some of the most common areas of development are the fundamentals
• Improving communication skills of team members. Interpersonal communication
• Solving problems and making decisions
• Solving conflicts quickly and efficiently
• Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of daily work
• Time management

6. Great leaders see their job as improving the effectiveness of the team

• Delegate effectively. Allowing time for mistakes.
• Use Coaching as an effective tool to empower and develop their people
• Giving and receiving positive and negative feedback in a frequent and timely manner.

7. All of this is centered around great meaningful communication.

• Communication that is concise, coherent, and relevant.

And they repeat this cycle endlessly.