How to Raise Leaders: Leadership is Behavioural, Not Titles
Elevate Leadership from Hollow Titles to Groundbreaking Impact
Tired of title-wielding "leaders" who couldn't inspire a toddler to grab a cookie? Newsflash: Leadership is a series of actions, not a lofty title. You can read on to learn how to mentor, encourage, train, and deploy future leaders who will amplify your business.
Leadership is an Action, Not a Position
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Mentoring is critical here. Authentic leadership is about inspiring others to act, not flaunting a title. As I articulate in this article on the Future of Work, the focus must be adaptability and active mentorship.
Empathy Trumps Authority
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Out with the old autocratic regime, in with empathy! Authority can make you a manager, but empathy makes you a leader. Dive deeper with my insights on Empathy and Emotional Intelligence.
Encourage Self-Awareness: The Leadership Superpower
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A lack of self-awareness is a leadership pitfall. Regular self-reflection and feedback sessions can encourage your emerging leaders to grow.
Training Programs: The Leadership Incubators
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Stop seeking; start cultivating. Develop in-house leadership programs to train your team members in critical skills like accountability, resilience, and decision-making.
Communication: The Golden Thread of Leadership
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Leadership is a two-way street, and open communication is the vehicle that takes you there. Encourage a culture where everyone feels free to speak their minds.
Deploy Future Leaders: Test the Waters
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After mentoring, encouraging, and training, it's time to deploy. Give your budding leaders small projects to lead, allowing them to experience successes and failures.
The 4-Step Master Plan - Mentor, Encourage, Train, Deploy
Step away from the title-obsessed culture. Real leaders mentor, encourage, train, and deploy future champions. Nurturing these values enriches your team, culture, and bottom line. Follow the insightful Johan de Beer on LinkedIn for more wisdom.
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1 年Great read - thanks Johan de Beer - I resonate with the call to move away from autocracy to embrace empathy as a leadership quality. Self-Awareness is absolutely critical and drives so many essential leadership qualities.