Self Transformation for Better Leadership

People need leaders who inspire and motivate their teams to perform better, no matter what organisation they work for.

Being a leader is not a comfortable place to be, and this can result in opposing behaviours that lead to disengaged employees. Having a senior executive who is unable to deal effectively with change or can be aggressive, can lead to high absenteeism, increased staff turnover, and a lack of trust in the manager – employee relationship.

Some leaders recognise the need to?make a change to progress their careers, manage change within an organisation, improve their ability to perform in their role, or deal with stress effectively.

Here are five ways self – transformation can make you a better leader –

• Know Yourself: You cannot be a good leader without a good understanding of yourself. You need to develop a level of self-awareness so you can understand your strengths, weaknesses, values, motivations and beliefs. By deepening your self-awareness, you can identify any changes you need to make to improve the way you lead.
• Improve Your Emotional Intelligence: Great leaders have a high level of emotional intelligence which enables them to identify and regulate their feelings and the feelings of those around them. Improving your emotional intelligence gives you a greater awareness of how your words and actions affect your team, colleagues and those you want to influence.
• Understand the Behaviour of Others: If you can understand the behaviours of others, you’ll be better able to understand the needs of your employees and those you want to influence. As a result, you’ll create a culture where people feel valued, innovation and creativity flows, and people feel they are listened to.
• Deal with Uncertain Situations: In a situation where, strategic direction can be unclear, leaders who have the mindset to be confident, agile, and embrace the uncertainty, they can identify opportunities where others see threats and focus their organisation’s attention on action and positive forward momentum.
• Manage High – Pressure & Challenging Tasks: Maintaining your composure and adapting to the unexpected, rather than working in a panic, creates a safe and secure culture, and builds trust in your leadership.

Leaders who undergo personal transformation programmes can become better leaders.?These leaders not only transform themselves but they also deliver positive results for their team and the organisation they are responsible for by building professional relationships that improve morale and inspire people to go the extra mile.