Good VS Bad Leadership
Mohammed Pathan, MBA HR, PGPM
Global HR | Gig Economy contributor | On a mission to make employment easier | WIN-WIN influencer | Strong believer of diversity
Good leadership is about inspiring and empowering others, fostering growth, and creating a positive impact. It involves:
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1. Vision and Direction: A good leader has a clear vision and communicates it effectively, providing direction and purpose to their team.
2. Empathy and Support: Understanding and empathizing with team members' needs, offering support, and fostering a positive work environment.
3. Effective Communication: Being a good listener, communicating clearly, and being open to feedback, ensuring everyone is on the same page.
4. Decisiveness and Accountability: Making informed decisions, taking responsibility for actions, and holding oneself accountable.
5. Adaptability and Innovation: Being open to change, fostering creativity, and encouraging innovation within the team.
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On the other hand, bad leadership typically involves:
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1. Micromanagement: Constantly overseeing every small task without giving autonomy to team members.
2. Lack of Communication: Poor communication or a failure to listen to others' perspectives, leading to misunderstandings and conflict.
3. Self-Centeredness: Prioritizing personal gain over the team's welfare, displaying arrogance, or being insensitive to others' needs.
4. Lack of Vision or Direction: Failing to provide a clear vision or goals for the team, leading to confusion and a lack of motivation.
5. Inconsistent or Unfair Behavior: Applying rules or standards inconsistently, favoritism, or unfair treatment within the team.
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Ultimately, good leadership inspires, motivates, and enables growth, while bad leadership often results in demotivation, confusion, and a negative work environment.