Leadership Experience: The impact of Leader:
Ahmad Al Cheikh Hassan, CIPD
LinkedIn Top Voice | Revolutionizing HR for 14 Years | Mastermind in Strategic Business Integration & Human Capital Excellence.
leadership?isn’t easy.
Leadership is a critical aspect of any business and can have a significant impact on its success or failure. The leadership experience of a company's top executives and managers can directly affect the company's overall performance, as well as the morale and productivity of its employees.
Effective leaders possess a wide range of skills, including strategic thinking, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving. They are able to inspire and motivate their employees to work towards a common goal and create a positive and productive work environment, a strong leader is able to identify and capitalize on opportunities, while also being able to navigate and overcome obstacles.
On the other hand, poor leadership can have detrimental effects on a business. Ineffective leaders may struggle to make important decisions, lack the ability to communicate effectively with their employees, or lack the ability to inspire and motivate the team. This can lead to a lack of direction, low employee morale, and a lack of productivity.
Furthermore, a leader who lack of ethical behavior and integrity can lead to a culture of mistrust, lack of accountability, and poor decision-making. This can ultimately lead to a loss of reputation, customers, and revenue.
It is important for businesses to recognize the importance of strong leadership and to invest in the development and training of their leaders, this can include providing opportunities for leadership training, mentoring, and coaching, as well as creating a culture that values and rewards strong leadership.
So, leadership is a vital part of maintaining and retaining relationships. So often, organizations look at their turnover rate and scratch their heads, wondering why it’s so high. Here’s the truth:
As a leader, you’re either the number one reason your?people stay, or you’re the number one reason they leave, As a leader, it is important to recognize that you have a significant impact on the morale and motivation of your team, your actions and decisions can either inspire and motivate your team to stay and perform at their best, or they can cause them to become disengaged and eventually leave.
As a leader, it is your responsibility to ensure that your team feels valued, respected, and supported in order to create an environment where they can thrive.
For people to leave, there are a variety of reasons, ranging from wanting better pay or a shorter commute or career development and growth, a better work culture and environment, and many other factors as well, but behind all of this, there is always one primary contributing factor, and that’s about leadership—or the lack of leadership.
Employees are not quitting companies—they’re quitting bosses.
This statement may seem harsh, but it is a sentiment that is echoed by many employees around the world. A bad boss can make even the best job unbearable, and it is not uncommon for employees to leave a company because of a poor relationship with their manager.
The reasons why employees quit their bosses are varied, but some of the most common include a lack of communication, a lack of recognition, and a lack of support. These problems can make it hard for people to trust, respect, and be motivated at work, which can lead to a negative environment.
One of the biggest issues that employees have with their bosses is a lack of communication. When managers fail to communicate effectively with their employees, it can lead to confusion, frustration, and a sense of being left in the dark. This can be especially difficult for employees who are working remotely, as it can be harder to stay connected with their managers.
Another common issue that employees have with their bosses is a lack of recognition. When employees feel that their hard work is not being acknowledged, it can lead to demotivation and a lack of engagement. This can be especially detrimental in today’s fast-paced work environment, where employees are expected to be productive and efficient.
Finally, a lack of support can also lead to employees quitting their bosses. When employees feel unsupported, they may feel that they are not valued or that their ideas are not being heard. This can lead to a lack of motivation and engagement, which can ultimately lead to a toxic work environment.
It is important for managers to be aware of these issues and work to address them. Effective communication, recognition, and support are all essential for creating a positive work environment and retaining top talent. When employees feel valued, respected, and supported, they are more likely to stay with the company and be productive and engaged.
In conclusion, employees are not quitting companies, they are quitting bad managers. A manager's role is crucial in creating a positive and productive work environment, and it is important for managers to be aware of the issues that can lead to employees quitting. By addressing these issues, managers can create a more positive work environment and retain top talent, and build long-term relationships with people.
Thank you for reading!!
Ahmad Al Cheikh Hassan
LLM-Legal Professional-Education Specialist-LLB
1 年Absolutely right,nice approach to the topic ??
Restaurant General Manager @Kitopi - Operation Falafel UAE
1 年Interesting ??