The main task of a leader is to empower others to decide and act in accordance with the vision, purpose and strategy of their organization. Crucial role in all that is, however, not played by his own results, but the results of his team. These nuances are, in addition to technical skills, forming the softer side of leadership. Gary Burnison, CEO of Korn/ Ferry International, a world's leading provider of executive search, summarized how to handle it on fastcompany.com.
Remember that your attitude is reflected in the success of your organization
Good leader can ensure that the people feel better, more capable and more willing to contribute to the success of the organization after every conversation with them.
Be successful through others
Good leader does not tell people what to do and what to think. He leads them to what they should think about. He knows that it will not be him, but his people who will implement his plans.
Notice what you are not hearing
People will often tell you only what they think you want to hear. Therefore, you must be in close contact with your employees and customers so that you do not have to rely only on what they say.
Keep your humility
Good leader is not self-centered. He knows who he is and what he has accomplished and that is why he can concentrate on others with confidence that he can lead them.
Your organization does not end with your leadership
Good leader knows that his organization does not end where his leadership ends. Just like you have learned something from someone els, someone else will follow you. Your task is to be a source of energy and change for the development of your organization during the trime you work for it. Then you will give more than you originally gained yourself.
A leader's success is measured by the success of others. If you want to motivate and inspire your people, you have to move from "what we do" to "why we do it." Just setting the goals is not enough.
-Kk-