Leadership is a vital aspect of any organization, and leaders play a crucial role in shaping the direction and success of their teams. However, leadership is not a one-time task, but rather a continuous journey of learning, growth, and development.
Here are some leadership behaviors that leaders should never stop doing:
Being accountable: Leaders must hold themselves accountable for their actions and the success of their team. By being accountable, they demonstrate their investment in the success of their team members and create a culture of accountability.
Providing clear direction and guidance: Leaders who set clear goals, expectations, and priorities for their team will never regret leaving their team without direction. Clear direction is essential for a team to succeed, and leaders who provide it will have a team that is more focused and productive.
Challenging people to think: Leaders must empower their team members and challenge them to think creatively and put their strengths to use. By promoting personal growth, leaders also address the succession needs of their organization.
Displaying a positive attitude: Leaders must have a positive and inspiring attitude in order to create a culture of positivity and psychological safety. They should act as role models, be likable, and invest time and resources in their relationships with team members.
Setting high standards: Leaders who lead by example and set high standards will never regret being lackadaisical or having low expectations. Leading by example sets the tone for the team, and high standards ensure that the team is always striving for excellence.
Building strong relationships: Leaders who invest time and effort in building strong relationships with their team members will never regret neglecting their team. Strong relationships are the foundation of a successful team, and leaders who prioritize them will have a more engaged and motivated team.
Bottom line, leadership is an ongoing journey, and therefore, leaders must constantly work to improve themselves. They must stand firm in what works and never stop doing those things.
Lead From Within: Leadership is not a one-time task, but rather a continuous journey of repeated habits that give them the most return on investment.
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The Leadership Gap
What Gets Between You and Your Greatness
After decades of coaching powerful executives around the world, Lolly Daskal has observed that leaders rise to their positions relying on a specific set of values and traits. But in time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.
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Of Lolly’s many awards and accolades, Lolly was designated a Top-50 Leadership and Management Expert by Inc. magazine. Huffington Post honored Lolly with the title of The Most Inspiring Woman in the World. Her writing has appeared in HBR, Inc.com, Fast Company (Ask The Expert), Huffington Post, and Psychology Today, and others. Her newest book, The Leadership Gap: What Gets Between You and Your Greatness has become a national bestseller.