As vital as it is to hire a good employee, it is imperative to be a good leader.
“But, it’s my business, I dictate…” That’s a fact but who contributes to the success of your business?
Employees walk into the unknown on the first day of work. The work culture created can either be positive or negative but never in between. The same culture and environment that they walk into will determine the end result to the success of your business and the decision they make to either stay or continue their search on the job market.
The number 1 rule of business is knowing that your employee is not your friend. Your work relationship should be based on mutual respect and trust.
But where do you start as a leader?
- Effective communication
Effective communication builds trust, and enables your team to connect, coordinate and manage tasks effectively/efficiently. An employee wants to be heard, acknowledged and understand the vision of the company to be more effective in their role. - Show empathy for employees
Empathy is a fundamental aspect to building trust, engagement and confidence among your staff. By demonstrating empathy, you build stronger connections and improve work performance across the board. - Open to new ideas
A great leader encourages employees to share their opinions and ideas because they understand that constructive criticism and valuable feedback can perpetuate growth within the company. - Acknowledge employee accomplishments
A good leader is one who reviews their employees’ work, offers good feedback and acknowledges their contributions and hardwork.
Great leadership does not require you to wreck your brain, great leadership is realising that the next person is worthy of respect.
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