Leadership qualities

Happy Wednesday, and welcome back to another segment of Talk About Your Business. Sooooo..I have recently done a class, where we were discussing exemplary leadership practices, as developed by Kouzes and Posner, which include modeling the way, inspiring a shared vision, challenging the process, enabling others to act, and encouraging the heart. I found that this helps me, and I thought it would be beneficial to you. Let's see what each one represents, shall we?

Model the way
Exemplary leaders need to be transparent with the company values and setting an example for others through actions. For example, instead of giving employees a list of rules to follow, please do not make it appear as if it is a different requirement for management. A leader needs to exhibit a unified front and follow the same code and values.

Inspire a shared vision
Every business usually starts with a vision. However, to convey this message about the future of the company to others can be a challenge. As a leader, it is essential to figure out how to speak the employee's language and motivate them to accomplish the vision. A key to learning this could be through face to face interactions.

Challenge the process
When employees come with innovative or reinvent ways to help the organization, challenge them to prove how useful this will be to implement. This opens up a learning opportunity for employees to understand failures and victories when testing out new ideas. This, too, should encourage leaders as well to experiment or search for new opportunities and make changes. As one wise person said, "Challenge is the crucible for greatness."

Enable others to Act
Leaders should enable employees to voice their opinions in the company decision chain, making them feel empowered and being more invested in its success. It provides a sense of collaboration and builds trust. Also, leadership should give employees the necessary tools to build up and improve their competence and behaviors, such as providing consistent feedback and strengthening their weaknesses.

Encourage the Heart
It is imperative to show appreciation for your worker's contributions and to celebrate their milestones. Even share stories of employees who have done exceptionally to boost morale. Employees want to feel valued, and this is an excellent start to do so.

What are your thoughts? Do you see these practices being applied in your leadership? Please share your comments below. I love to read your feedback! Until, continue to be safe and be well, my Community comrades.