{"id":1128,"date":"2020-03-11T06:46:53","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T06:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sitrakaratsimba.com\/?p=1128"},"modified":"2023-09-04T15:55:12","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T15:55:12","slug":"how-to-be-a-good-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sitrakaratsimba.com\/fr\/how-to-be-a-good-leader\/","title":{"rendered":"How to be a good leader"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to be a good leader<\/strong><\/h1>\n

\u201cHe who thinks he leads, but has no followers, is only taking a walk.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

How to be a good leader?<\/p>\n

First, why don’t we talk about how not to be a good leader?<\/p>\n

To help you, let me give you an example. One day, the boss\u2019s son entered our office and began to act as if he was the real boss.<\/p>\n

He started to yell, abused his power but nobody really followed him.<\/p>\n

There is a leadership proverb that maintains \u201cHe who thinks he leads, but has no followers, is only taking a walk.\u201d Honestly speaking, the son can\u2019t fool anyone: no one considers him a real leader.<\/p>\n

Just like the boss\u2019s son, we sometimes mix behavioral leadership with positional leadership. Holding a position doesn\u2019t naturally make someone a leader. It might be true with certain people in different situations but not always. Titles cannot be linked with leadership. We earn real leadership; it cannot be awarded. True leadership comes when we develop influence, so how to develop more influence? What separates the real leader from the con man? Here are 9 principles to apply to become a natural leader.<\/p>\n

\u201cLeadership is behavioral, not positional. The capacity to integrate, motivate, and mobilize others to bring a common aspiration to life is what leadership is all about, not holding positions of formal authority.\u201d Nelson Mandela<\/p>\n

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Be authentic and manage by example<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Successful people<\/a> and especially a leader must have an arsenal of tools to increase his influence. Yet, the most important one remains his character. A leader develops authenticity and integrity. Great leaders know themselves based on their values, their beliefs, their convictions. We all know a boss who plays the \u201cdo what I say not what I do\u201d game. Their collaborators don\u2019t trust them. We expect great leaders to manage and lead by example. The leader in this sense does far more than everyone, not the contrary.<\/p>\n

Be humble and communicate<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Always praise in public and \u201ccriticize\u201d in private. As a leader, you lead a team and want everyone to contribute as best as they can. Some bosses give orders and criticize openly as if it would motivate their employees. Their leadership styles are more based on fear than on consent. But then again it\u2019s better to lead with people\u2019s heart. For this, bring out the best in everyone, express your gratitude for their contribution and thank your team, frequently.<\/p>\n

\u00a0The best way is to start communicating and be humble<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Always share with your team your vision, what you are trying to achieve with them. Communicate as often as possible your motto, your slogan. Set your goals<\/a> and share them with your team.\u00a0 Good communication and great public speaking skills<\/a> allow you to be better manage and solve conflicts. Ensure that the team understands the objectives so that everyone is moving in the same direction.<\/p>\n

Be a good listener and involve others<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In his book, Daniel Goleman<\/a> explains why emotional intelligence can matter more than IQ<\/a>. There are many components of emotional intelligence such as self-regulation and empathy. Empathy means that you are really trying to put yourself into someone else\u2019s shoes. When there is a problem, do not hesitate to ask questions and really listen. Listening without judging strengthens even more your relationship because the team feels understood.<\/p>\n

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How to be a good leader: think like a human cell<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As leaders, when we speak, let\u2019s use the word \u201cwe\u201d instead of \u201cI\u201d. It\u2019s better to create an inclusive environment, make others feel part of the team. Everyone wants to feel important. A cell accomplishes its mission but also helps its ecosystem to accomplish their missions. Speak in the plural and you will strengthen your bond with everyone.<\/p>\n

Kill your ego and seek feedback<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cI am the best leader ever and people will naturally follow me\u201d says the ego. Nobody is perfect and there is always something to improve. A huge ego highlights more of a weakness than strength. An effective leader stays humble enough and shows courage when she asks for a feedback. Don\u2019t be afraid of constructive feedbacks. People might be more comfortable sharing what they think anonymously in writing so encourage them to do so. This is even truer in some countries like Japan, South Korea and here in Madagascar.<\/p>\n

Our team will trust us more when they see our own vulnerabilities, when they understand that we\u2019re all humans after all.<\/p>\n

Understand each other\u2019s goals and reward your team<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Some members of your team are motivated by extrinsic or intrinsic motivation. If people desire attention and public rewards, reward them accordingly. Depending on our personality, we might want money, visibility, significance. Some want to grow, to learn more or to boost their CV.\u00a0 For the latter, we can entrust them with more missions or offer a specific training to help them.<\/p>\n

There are many ways to reward good work and the achievement of important milestones. We can even celebrate the smallest successes. Understand that rewards depend on people\u2019s intrinsic or extrinsic motivation. By the same token, avoid blaming when they make mistakes, instead, highlight the positive things or use the \u201csandwich method\u201d (positive note + suggestion for improvement + positive note).<\/p>\n

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\"delegate\"<\/p>\n

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How to be a good leader: Delegate<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We only have 24 hours and you won\u2019t be able to do everything on your own. A small leader micro-manages everything and thinks he himself can do great work. Good leaders create more leaders. They enable their teams to develop autonomy.<\/p>\n

But trust comes prior to delegation. It is the most important element in human relationship. When you delegate, you trust your colleagues. A leader who can\u2019t delegate will never achieve anything great. You need to create that trust and give all the autonomy to your collaborators. As you give them more autonomy, you allow the members to be responsible and accountable. It also helps in their confidence and their leadership.<\/p>\n

Being a good leader is a lifelong learning<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Growth should be among a leader\u2019s top values. Learning doesn\u2019t only happen in class, it\u2019s everywhere. Being a leader is a process. A leader develops her talents day by day, every day. It starts with a long-term vision and that vision must be emulated in one\u2019s daily actions. Be in love with learning and make the process your life-long partner. John Kennedy F. said: \u201cleadership and learning are indispensable to each other.\u201d<\/p>\n

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