The 3 secrets of a good leader
Good leaders are those who are always remembered as great mentors. To whom their teammates, no matter what position they've shared with them, come back for advice. We all have that former boss who has marked our professional career, positively.
A good leader must work on these 3 aspects, which allows him to be an excellent modeling role.
1. The motivation
Managers have many areas among their responsibilities, but what really motivates them?
The “State of the Manager 2021” report found that managers are significantly more likely to find motivation by doing challenging work that matches their skills (41%) and feels confident in making work-related decisions. Building positive relationships with colleagues is also essential to them, with 16% saying this is a motivator.
2. Knowledge
When asked, what do the members of a team expect from their managers?
The same report indicates that: "Employees who see good opportunities to learn and grow are 2.9 times more likely to engage than those who do not".
A manager who shares his knowledge with his colleagues, regardless of their position within the company, and takes time to teach his colleagues what he knows, becomes a very valuable asset for the organization and for his colleagues. Been a change agent who manages to maintain an excellent work environment.
3. Belonging
The same study reveals that managers who foster a sense of belonging make team members up to five times more likely to participate.
In fact, much of the business culture is impacted by the attitude of managers and how they generate in their peers and employees that feeling of belonging capable of moving a company. Being a good leader requires a lot of preparation, and having an open and proactive attitude towards life, which allows you to grow and be part of it, working as a team for a common good.