Try Being in Their Shoes

Ever notice how easy it is to follow a leader who cares enough to jump in and help when we’re understaffed? Or how easy it is to want to make our leader proud when their eyes shine with pride when we do great work? How about the leader who actually listens to us when we have a good idea??

It’s human nature to want to make them proud. Plus, we are much more likely to put our best foot forward. It actually gives us a boost of confidence, too.?

What’s happening? Our emotions have been elevated and we actually end up being more capable. These leaders are helping to transform mindsets and its human nature to respond positively. Ever consider why we tend like someone in particular? It’s usually because of how they make us feel. I know – leadership isn’t a popularity contest. True leaders do what’s right, even when that means that some people aren’t going to like the answer. It’s par for the course. It’s part of being an effective leader. But that’s not what I’m talking about here.??

An authentic leader, a servant leader – even a transformational or situational leader all share a common vein:?when we’re passionate about our organizations and our work, it shows.?

How do we get our staff to engage more?

Let them know how much you genuinely care.???

Dr Jennifer Beaman has served small business owners to Fortune 50-500 leaders as an executive leadership coach and by providing training & development for the past 25+ years. She has been a small business owner since 2004 and in 2010 founded the Association for Leadership Practitioners. Visit our portal for updated blogs to help make your life as a leader just a bit easier.?