If you’ve ever had a great boss, you know the importance of strong leadership and how it positively impacts your career. Think of any great team, real or fictional, and examine how effective leadership promotes success: the 1990’s Chicago Bulls, the Fellowship of the Ring, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Now think about these groups without their leaders. Where would they be?
Leadership vacuums can occur when a group dynamic is hindered by a lack of strong leadership and direction. A group or business operating in this vacuum, greatly reduces their chances of success in achieving their goals. As a leader, it is essential to represent what you want to see in your staff, employees, or group members. Leadership by example; imparting your knowledge gained through years of experience is an essential component of successful leaders. Often, teams derive the motivation to work collaboratively towards a common goal from the person who lays the groundwork for them – the leader.
You may be wondering, “How, as a leader, do I prevent a leadership vacuum from occuring in my business/team?” Here are 3 ways that you can focus on becoming the leader you want to be:
- Decisiveness: Know what you want from your team and how to get there. Your direction and decision making facilitates goal oriented objectives. Achieving these objectives as a team builds confidence and increases morale.
- Transparency: Transparency is essential with initiating plans, goals, and strategies. Open communication and group awareness improves the chances of success. Your team wants to understand the “big picture”.
- Cooperative culture: Company cultures may vary, but a core principle is that everyone row’s in the same direction, working together to achieve the objective. Effective leaders demonstrate this cooperation by working as a member of the team and contributing to the common goal. Effective leaders will take the time to appreciate and provide feedback to their team, reinforcing this cooperative culture.
We invite you to contact Entech to discuss leadership strategies that may help your organization prosper. Entech’s founder, Kevin Haweny can be reached at khaweny@entechnetworks.com or via phone at (954) 340-5775 ext.204. All consultations are free and confidential.
