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What great leaders do differently

Written by internetideas

Mar 1, 2023

March 1, 2023

What great leaders do differently

As detailed very well by Professor Sydney Finkelstein, in his article for HBR; Five essential things in a good boss (leader):
 

A leader does it differently, and that is why the results cannot be the same

A leader manages individuals, not teams.

Under pressure, it's easy to forget that employees are unique individuals, with diverse interests, abilities, goals, and learning styles. But it is important to personalize your interactions with them. Make sure you understand what motivates them. Be available and accessible for one-on-one conversations. Deliver lessons with guidelines for individual developmental needs. And when it comes to promotion, look beyond rigid competition models and career ladders for growth opportunities tailored to each person's ambitions, talents and abilities.

A leader is clear on goals

Most employees value jobs that allow them to contribute and make a difference, and many organizations emphasize meaning and purpose in hopes of encouraging participation. But this is also the responsibility of the manager. Incentives like bonuses, stock options, or raises cannot be trusted. You have to inspire them with a vision, set challenging goals, and pump up their confidence so they believe they can actually win. Articulate a clear purpose that fires up your team, set high expectations, and convey to the group that you think they are capable of almost anything.

A leader is constantly focused on feedback (feedback)

A 2013 Society for Human Resource Management survey of managers in the US found that “only the 2% provides continuous feedback to your employeesOnly the 2%! Many bosses limit themselves to the dreaded “performance appraisal” and often mix development feedback with discussions about compensation and promotion, making it much less effective.

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A leader listens

Don't just talk… listen! Employees tend to be happiest when they feel free to contribute new ideas and take initiative, and most managers say they want people to do just that. Why doesn't this happen more often? Usually the problem is that bosses push their own views too strongly. Employees ask themselves, "Why bother taking risks with new ideas when my boss's opinions are already so taken?"
 
The best leaders spend a lot of time listening. They pose problems and challenges, and then ask questions to prepare the whole team to find solutions. They reward innovation and initiative, and encourage everyone in the group to do the same.

A different leader is consistent and coherent

Who could be happy with a boss who does one thing one day and another the next? It's hard to get motivated when the bar is always changing unpredictably and you never know what to expect or how to get ahead. So be consistent in your management style, vision, expectations, feedback and openness to new ideas. If the change becomes necessary, acknowledge it openly and quickly.
 
Managers who follow these key practices will help improve well-being, engagement, and productivity on any team. The common denominator is attention. Pay close attention to your employees as individuals. Take more time to build your confidence and articulate a vision; to provide constant continuous quality feedback; and to listen to your ideas. And make sure your own messages are consistent. 
 
It's not an easy job! Yes. But it's worth it.

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