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How To Set A Better Example For Your Team |
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How To Set A Better Example For Your Team by Timothy Carter Every team needs a leader, and every leader needs a strategy. As the leader of your organization, or at least a subset of employees, you’re going to set an example whether you mean to or not. Your workers will be watching your habits, your choices and even your disposition closely, and even though they may not consciously realize it, they’ll begin to adopt those characteristics in their own work. Obviously, you want to give your workers the best standard possible, but it’s hard to change your own habits. Fortunately, there are a handful of strategies you can use to be a better leader for your team—and help your workers become more productive and positive at the same time. Respect everyone First and foremost, you need to respect everyone—and notice that I didn’t say “respect your employees.” By “everyone,” I literally mean everyone, from your teammates and peers to your superiors, to your vendors and even the catering delivery guy. This should go without saying, but it’s good to remain cognizant of your actions. No matter what circumstances you’re facing or who you’re dealing with, respect should be your first priority; speak cordially and politely, and consider every person’s thoughts and feelings. Do this and your employees will follow suit, and they’ll have fewer disputes, both internally and externally. Follow your own rules As the leader, you’re going to be making lots of rules, from what time your employees need to get to the office to how emails should be sent and presented. One of the worst things you can do as a leader is make a rule and then break it; such an infraction will demonstrate that either your rules aren’t that important or you view yourself as above the team. Either way, you’ll lose respect, and your workers will be less likely to follow your rules in the future. Do your best to practice what you preach if you want your team to follow your instructions and guidance. Read full article on Business.com.
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