31 May 2017
A leader plays a very crucial role in a team’s performance and nurture of aspiring individuals. Apart from surmounting daily challenges, you have to rise above the tide and pave the way to greater success with your vision. Here are five tips to help you along this exciting journey!
1. Communicate Your Vision and Goals
Be precise in expressing your vision for the team. Set achievable goals and plan the steps to attain those goals together. In ERA, strategic plans are formulated and shared with leaders through the Leadership Committee Meetings and Divisions Director Meetings. An increase in communication and collaboration ensures a more seamless execution. When hearts and minds are fully engaged, the team will eventually see an improvement in sales.
2. Be a Developer of People
Reassure younger leaders or new managers that every misstep made is a learning point. Continuously cheer them on to challenge their capabilities and ideas. Encourage them to be bold and creative. Explore new technologies or tap on the company’s initiatives for team building or closing more deals.
3. Unlock Their Growth Potential
Inspire and coach every individual by assisting them to aim for a promotion and grow their career with ERA. There are boundless opportunities, be it the sales career or management career path. Having a sense of ownership and direction lifts morale and motivation. Highlight the importance of every individual’s contribution. A spirited and driven team can then deliver at their fullest capacity.
4. Spread Your Passion
Enthusiasm and cheer spreads. Demonstrate your heart-felt passion to serve and it will be appreciated. Showcase your dedication to make a difference to lives around you and your teammates will be moved do the same for their recruits or clients. Support aspiring salespersons to participate in ERA’s Leadership Development Programme to ensure the continuing legacy of ERA.
5. Always Pursue Excellence
Recognise your strength and work on your weaknesses. The constant drive for excellence and self-development would not only enhance your personal skills, but also reinforce your passion to teammates. Do remember to reflect on the goals and expectations set with the actual outcome for further improvement. Nonetheless, always talk to your own mentor or confidante when you are feeling less inspired as well.
In conclusion, while it is important for a leader to take the lead, it is also essential for you to develop resilience and instil good values in your team. Share your experiences and guide others selflessly. Have a fruitful leadership journey!
Source:
Workitdaily.com (2016) 5 Tips For Good Leadership Skills. Available at: https://www.workitdaily.com/tips-leadership-skills/ (Accessed: 25 May 2017)
