Lao Tzu once said “A leader is best when people barely know he
exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did
it ourselves.” Everyone defines leadership differently in this world.
Some believe that a leader exudes charisma, offers a valid vision or
inspires the staff to do above and beyond their daily routine. Yet,
we’ve all experienced the “good, bad and ugly” in terms of leadership.
Consequently, some may try to move forward in their careers by seeking
leadership that reflects a balance between a “task manager” and a
manager who inspires her team to be innovative every day. Some leaders
can provide the right tempo by leveraging leadership lessons that may
result in positive influences on their employees.
Effective leaders ensure their team has the tools to get the job done. For example, if you manage a team of web designers and they do not have the latest open source software to create interactive content, then the team will fail no questions asked. Part of the process includes staff asking for the resources they need to get the job done and managers to simply listen to how the latest and greatest tools will amplify effectiveness. Read more.
Effective leaders ensure their team has the tools to get the job done. For example, if you manage a team of web designers and they do not have the latest open source software to create interactive content, then the team will fail no questions asked. Part of the process includes staff asking for the resources they need to get the job done and managers to simply listen to how the latest and greatest tools will amplify effectiveness. Read more.
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