5 Leadership Tips Every Business Leader Should Know
Do you own a small business and are frustrated by your “lack” of leadership skills and qualities? Don’t worry, because you are not alone. Not everyone is a born leader, so it’s no surprise that SME owners often find themselves in situations where they come across as clumsy, unprepared, and poor leaders.
If you are one of those business owners, you are not desperate yet. One of the key factors of being a leader is a willingness to take risks, and as an entrepreneur, you’ve probably already taken some big ones. So much, you’ve already nailed it.
Here are 5 more tips to help you show genuine leadership to the people you work with.
address yourself
Giving orders is simple enough for anyone, but it’s not just about being a leader. Good leadership begins with the ability to lead oneself, not only to set an example for the rest of the people in the organization, but to become an efficient component in the general machinery of the business. You must be able to motivate yourself first, before you motivate those around you.
Stay away from hierarchy systems
Effective leaders show leadership by guiding employees rather than making them feel like pawns. You are the leader yes, but making yourself look like the king, queen or boss of everything is restrictive and creates resentment among your people.
be willing to experiment
Just because you’ve found a system, either accidentally or on purpose, that works for you doesn’t mean you should trust it too much. There’s nothing wrong with sticking to your guns, but as a business owner, you need to be open to new methods, strategies, and management approaches. Acknowledge your success, but always be prepared to do better.
See works until the end
Too many business owners and leaders talk about their supposed accomplishments without leading by example. How many jobs have you started and seen through to completion? Starting on tasks and not finishing them is not only a waste of time and money, it also makes your people and clients lose confidence in your abilities.
recognize good work
We all want the best in the people we work with, but too many business leaders fail to grasp the concept of showing genuine appreciation to their employees to bring out the best in them. Remember, if you let your employees know you’re happy with them, they’ll be happy with you too.
