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Strong leaders strengthen employees, and strong employees are the backbone of all businesses. Therefore, it is vital to continually strive to grow and improve as a leader; and with our top tips, you’ll do just that:

Don’t Be Afraid Of Failing

If you’re not afraid to fail, your employees won’t be either. In many businesses, the value of failing is still grossly underestimated; it is through failing that we learn, grow and improve. While some feel the need to appear flawless and hide their errors, it takes a true leader to be open, honest and communicative about their mistakes. By sharing your challenges and how you have overcome them with your staff, they have the opportunity to learn from them too. 

Set an Example

Forget ‘do as I say, not as I do’; being a good leader means not putting yourself above any task, especially the less-desirable ones. Make time to regularly interact with employees in all departments and get involved with their tasks; serve a customer, pack an order, respond to a complaint. By doing this, you not only demonstrate to your employees that their work is important, but it gives you the ability to step into their shoes and understand how you can support them better.

Create a Culture

How your employees feel when they walk into work everyday is important; it sets them up for their entire day. If employees feel tired, stressed or unmotivated from the get go, chances are you have a culture problem. By maintaining a positive attitude throughout each day, you will establish a happy, productive culture. You can create a positive culture by:

  • Taking time to connect with your staff and ask about their life and interests
  • Handling problems with perspective and calmness
  • Prioritising staff training
  • Being punctual
  • Holding efficient meetings and valuing your employee’s time (both work and personal)
  • Asking employees for feedback and opinions
  • Holding team-building exercises

Cultivate Growth

By investing in your staff emotionally and financially, you provide the perfect foundations for learning and personal development. Effective leadership provides encouragement to a team; helping them to not only reach their personal goals, but your business goals too. Offering incentives and career opportunities communicates to an employee the high value you place on having them in your team; increasing the likelihood that they will want to have a long career with your company.

Reward Good Work

Although employees are paid for the work they do, that definitely does not mean that good work doesn’t require recognition. Good leaders make a strong effort to show their gratitude for commitment and performance. This makes your employees feel appreciated; providing more motivational fuel and a sense of loyalty.

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