Four pillars of successful leadership

Leadership is not just about administrative management of people and organising their work; it is primarily about inspiring and motivating employees. A good leader for whom employees like to work and are willing to go the extra mile to reach common goals is someone with excellent communication and management skills, capable of enthusing subordinates with a common vision. What are the traits of successful leadership that supports team cooperation and individual talent, and creates a healthy and productive working environment? Here are its four basic pillars.

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Positive atmosphere and enthusiasm for a common vision

According to Psychology Today, any successful leadership requires a comfortable and positive working environment in which all employees share enthusiasm for a common vision. Make the effort to explain to employees on an individual level what it is you are trying to achieve both as a team and company as a whole, and why the given employee should be excited about being able to take part in reaching this goal.

Clearly communicated expectations and roles division

While a common vision is important in motivating employees, it should not remain merely an abstract idea. A successful leader is capable of transforming this vision into a specific plan consisting of partial steps, so that each employees knows exactly what their duties are and what is expected of them.

Communication on a group and individual level

A successful leader must be able to communicate effectively not only with their team as a whole but also with individual employees on a personal level. Support individual talent, find a way to each of your employees and do not underestimate the importance of communication on an individual level.

Personal development and progressive empowerment

Few employees are happy to stagnate and not develop at all. Quality leadership must offer options of personal development and create a working environment in which employees are progressively empowered and gain increasingly greater scope for their own initiative.

 

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Article source Psychology Today - a U.S. magazine and online community focused on psychology
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