BECOME AN EFFECTIVE LEADER IN THE WORKPLACE

Of all the skills that can lead to promotions, effective leadership is one of the most important.

Although not everyone realizes that it is a skill you can demonstrate even when you don't have anyone to supervise. Here are some of the ways to be a great leader in any job:

SET AN EXAMPLE

If you want someone to believe in your leadership, one of the best ways to create an atmosphere of trust and respect is to be the hardest working person in the room.

If you are tasked with teaching someone how to do something, make sure you are excellent and detail-oriented in completing the task yourself.

This can be for something as large as the quarterly financials or as small as using the coffee maker in the office.

MAKE OTHERS LOOK GOOD

Good leaders don't need to take credit for the work of others and they are generous at showing gratitude for the excellent work of anyone who helps them.

Whether you are working with a coworker, a supervisor, or an employee, be open and complimentary about the level of help that they have given.

The best leaders are known for their ability to recruit and keep talented individuals.

Also, making sure that others get credit for their good work is a great way to get them to help you again in the future.

ADMIT MISTAKES AND BUILD ON FAILURES

We are all human and, as such, we all make mistakes. If you make a mistake at work, be quick to admit it and do whatever is needed to correct it.

Don't pass the blame to anyone else and be up front about whatever part you had. Offer to do more than what is necessary to make it right.

SET OTHERS UP FOR SUCCESS

To truly understand a job, you must be able to do both the good work and the bad.

If you are responsible for delegating work, pay attention to the jobs that others love and the ones they hate, and try to consider this when delegating.

Give the detail-oriented tasks to those who are naturally skilled at it, the customer relations tasks to those with natural charm, and the big idea jobs to the creative minds.

By breaking up the workload in a way that makes every member of your team successful, you will create an appreciative and loyal team and increase the likelihood of a strong business.

TAKE CRITICISM AND SUGGESTIONS

If you are open to criticism, whether you are the least experienced or the most experienced you will have a great opportunity to get closer to excellence.

The same is true with suggestions. If you recognize that good ideas can come from anyone from an MBA to the janitor…

… and you treat all of those who come to you with equal respect and consideration, then you will never miss an opportunity to try something new and possibly become even more successful.

Becoming an effective leader requires patience, time, and respect. It does not happen overnight.

However, if you are dedicated to the excellent work of both you and your coworkers, it will definitely pay off.

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