2 important things a leader should know!
Hey Leader! Don’t forget that you are a human-being
One of the very important fact that every leader should know is not to be too hard on himself. It is important that the leader should not beat himself for “falling off the surfboard” and avoid panic. By this mindset, he can learn a lot. The failure should be considered as a way to improve the skills and to understand oneself better.
The leader should also ensure not to detach himself from the people around him for the purpose of complying with the wishes of the superior. The “human” factor always looks for “team working” and the fantastic ideas of togetherness and hence it’s important. Also, it is important to accept help from colleagues or friends, HR managers or consultants. The offers of help should not be considered as an “attack” and hence should not be turned back.”Living the life” is also important to the leader as they can use the intelligence, senses and experience to connect with other and “make sense” of the context.
Managers cannot do the best all the time. Sometimes, they need to “survive”, “cope” or “live” the situation.
Hey Leader! Don’t forget to “Live the moment”
It is important to present yourself as a “knowing” person like where to focus attention, how to work, with whom to work and in which direction the organization should go? At the same time you should put your mind in an inquiring mode by keeping an open mind and asking open questions.
A leader should also be able to face the realities of past and present while discovering the opportunities for the future. The more a leader can live intensely and at the moment, the more effective they are in managing a “change”. It is also important to take the decisions at the right time and seize the moment.
Leaders should also know how to “manage” the relationship with their subordinates so that the subordinates feel comfortable to attach to them and, at the same time, leaders could stand apart. A leader should know how to navigate between personal goals and organizational goals and sometimes, for effectiveness, it’s always good to put priority on personal goal. It is also critical to learn how to “effectively” delegate depending on the seriousness of the task. A leader should also show case the self-belief that he would be able to handle the stress of the task and will be able to face challenges and obstacles. There’s always a delicate balance between “being strong” and “too soft” which should be maintained to get the people following the leader be happy.
In a nutshell, there is always a dynamism involved in the moment or situation a leader is in. To tackle this uncertainty, a leader should be there in the “moment”. By being in the middle of these, a leader can understand the contextual , group and personal dynamics of the situation which is important to successfully confront the situation.