How to Become Part of the GREAT RETENTION

How to Become Part of the GREAT RETENTION

by Doni Landefeld, Ph.D.?

Advanced Certified Personal and Executive Coach

Certified Positive Intelligence Coach

EQ-i 2.0 and EQ360 Certified

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We've made the concept of Leadership into something bigger than it needs to be. The never-ending research, books, theories, programs and courses are testament to this. And week after week, the struggles of leading come up in my sessions with clients. Please don't get me wrong, I'm not suggesting to have all the answers and certainly, I have had my share of "learning experiences" in different leadership roles. Though there are some things I know to be true and effective that have resulted in home runs (measured through engagement and fulfillment).

Everyone leads at some point or another in their sphere of influence at work, home or in their community. Mastery of personal leadership is of course critical. We can only go as far with others as we're willing to be honest and open in our own awareness, acceptance and willingness to learn and grow. And there are some basics of leadership that transcend every situation and challenge to which I offer my basic definition of Leadership:??

Giving of ourselves to bring out the best in others for a positive outcome - Doni Landefeld

Leadership doesn't need to be a big, scary, abstract,?difficult concept. There are some basics that transcend time. Sometimes the old ways are the best.?

Here are 10 basics you may?incorporate immediately to get higher engagement and sustain happiness amongst your staff. It all begins with the mastery of?personal leadership - giving of yourself to bring out the best in others...

Top 10: Ways to Lead by Example?

Good leaders must lead by example. Through their actions, which are aligned with what they say, they become a person others want to follow. When leaders say one thing but do another, they erode trust, a critical element of productive leadership. Here are 10 of the dozens of ways to lead by example.

1. Take responsibility.?Blame costs you your credibility, keeps team members on the defensive and ultimately sabotages real growth.
2. Be truthful.?Inaccurate representation affects everyone. Show that honesty really IS the best policy.
3. Be courageous.?Walk through fire (a crisis) first. Take calculated risks that demonstrate commitment to a larger purpose.
4. Acknowledge failure.?It makes it OK for your team to do the same and defines failure as part of the process of becoming extraordinary.
5. Be persistent.?Try, try again. Go over, under or around any hurdles to show that obstacles don’t define your company or team.
6. Create solutions.?Don’t dwell on problems, instead be the first to offer solutions and then ask your team for more.
7. Listen.?Ask questions. Seek to understand. You’ll receive valuable insights and set a tone that encourages healthy dialogue.
8. Delegate liberally.?Encourage an atmosphere in which people can focus on their core strengths.
9. Take care of yourself.?Exercise, don’t overwork, take a break. A balanced team, mentally and physically, is a successful team. Model it, encourage it, support it!
10. Roll up your sleeves.?Like Alexander the Great leading his men into battle, you’ll inspire greatness in your company.

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