A great team of leaders is always behind a great business.

Sadly, nearly 60% of all businesses lack strong leaders. As a result of poor leadership, 37% of workers have left their jobs.

Being exceptional at anything—painting, parenting, or skiing—takes practice. You don’t just become a world-renowned pianist overnight. Becoming a great leader is similar.

It takes time, practice, and perseverance to become a better, more effective, and more successful leader.

With these strong leadership habits, you can support your team today.

View The Big Picture And Learn

You are busy. You lead meetings, solve problems, and move work forward. But, as a leader, you must look beyond the daily grind to new opportunities and innovations that will help your company achieve its objectives. You should also take the time to learn about your employees. For example, if someone informs you that they are living with narcolepsy, then take the time to research things such as ‘is narcolepsy a disability’ and ways you can support them in their work life. 

Be Decisive And Sure

When making a decision, be firm. Once committed to a course of action, great leaders don’t waver. During turbulent times, your employees will naturally gravitate towards someone who exudes confidence. We believe in you!

Prioritise What Matters Most

An old saying, but so true. Make a list of your top priorities and keep it visible. Don’t let distractions and busywork get in the way of your priorities. Sure, you can keep track of minor details as long as they don’t interfere with your main priorities.

Use Your Strengths

You know your assets. Take on projects and tasks that allow you to show off your talents. Your core strengths will set you apart from the crowd, allowing you to build your own brands. 

Great leaders can also quickly assess their team members’ abilities. Seek out and value your colleagues’ knowledge and wisdom. Lessons are everywhere if you pay attention and keep an open mind. Consider your coworkers as family. Learn what makes them tick and what drives them to succeed.

Inspire Others

A successful leader empowers employees, allowing them to express themselves and own their work. You naturally inspire your team by providing equal opportunity, advancement, assignments, and training. Integrity fosters loyalty and high morale, which leads to high productivity and low attrition.

Optimism

Your optimism can brighten the workplace. Find ways to energise and inspire your team. Contrary to popular belief, fun and work can coexist!

Praise And Reward

Great leaders rarely claim success.

Instead, they honour their coworkers and employees. Great leaders know that true professionals are driven by pride in workmanship. For many American professionals, praise and credit for good work often outweigh any monetary or social reward.

It’s so simple to thank your employees for simple tasks, but we rarely remember. So engage positively with your team. It takes little effort to go far.

In today’s competitive environment, developing and investing in strong leadership should be a business’s top priority. Hopefully, your company is forward-thinking and innovative enough to equip you to thrive and mentor your employees.

Regardless, keep these helpful hints in mind as you establish your personal brand for great leadership.