Seven Habits of Good Leadership
Today I was interviewed by a NY editor for his monthly column. It’s on the steps a manager needs to take to create and maintain a positive mental attitude and work environment in a business world characterized by challenges and negativity. I’ll be sure to send it when it arrives. Based on my remarks to the editor I have compiled a list below of seven habits that will change a work environment from negative to happy. I know because I’ve worked with managers who have executed great change and quickly by working on and developing them.
1. Make a commitment to becoming honest from the inside out. Do the necessary work that helps them thoroughly comprehend their behavioral style and the impact it can have on others.
2. Become totally willing to support others in unleashing their power and potential
3. Let go of the need for power, praise and safety (all ego driven). Foster an environment that cares about the happiness of others without being mentally involved with what they might get for themselves.
4. Encourage people to experiment, be creative and innovative. Accept mistakes that are a natural byproduct of these activities.
5. Create consequences not punishments with employees who continuously “break the rules”. A consequence is always given without anger and a genuine concern for the employee to become more productive. Understand that consequences are used after everything else has failed and often created with the employee.
6. Are dedicated to giving knowledge, training, support and any resource that will help employees do a better job.
7. Encourage team collaboration. Create an environment where employees feel free to share knowledge and support and teach peers who need their skills.
