Projecting an Image of Leadership

Being a leader is a difficult task especially if you are given responsibilities you have never handled before. But even before you start in your new position people around you are probably already judging your capability on the way you look and even in the way your talk. So it is important to be conscious of your actions when you are new to the position and project an image of a capable and effective leader. So how would you do this? Here are simply ways that will enable you to get the respect of your subordinates and the recognition you deserve.

The first tip is to lead the organization by becoming a good example. This means that you need to be as hard-working as your employees if not more in order to get their respect. You can also demonstrate your dedication by always being early when you go to the office in the morning and go home only after most people already left. Leadership can also be exemplified by taking risks and making effective decisions that will be for the entire organization.

Then it is also recommended that you speak as little as necessary during a meeting or a conference. This is because it is more important to listen to the issues that are being raised instead of giving your opinion all the time. There are cases when some leaders have the misconception that being smart means they have to talk as much as possible. But as you grow older, you will realize that the smartest people are usually those that speak little but whose words carry a lot of weight.

The third tip is for you to ask questions because this will enable you to know the problems and issues that confront your subordinates. This will prevent discontent in the organization and ensures that the operation will flow as smoothly as possible. Asking questions will also enable leaders to have a chance to know the root causes of some problems so that they will be able to fix these problems and avoid it in the future.

Then the last most important thing that leaders should do is to make decisions that are firm and bold. If a leader makes a decision then it is recommended that he stick to it unless when it reaches a point when the risks become too high to tolerate. Imaging a general in a war who orders his troop to attack and midway to the attack he suddenly makes a decision to retreat even before they encounter the enemy. This makes the general look weak and indecisive. So in line with this, it is important to consider all decisions thoroughly even at the start to mistakes and failures.

Christian
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