By: Katya Garcia
One of the most important skills you need whether you are a boss or an entrepreneur is leadership, because the world’s leading companies have shown that this is the key to growth, so if you want to work for yourself this year, our community seeks to support women to meet their professional and personal goals.
1 Communicate clearly: Developing our communication skills will be very important to be able to express ourselves clearly, so that others can understand the goals we want to achieve and how, however, we must always give space and time for our team to solve your doubts.
2 Being aware of the needs of the team: Informing us of what is needed for our team to carry out the work without obstacles and as calmly as possible, will improve the work environment, help to eliminate possible causes of stress or tension, and will make us see ourselves as accessible leaders who can be called upon in case of need.
3 Connect your team: In this way we can define which tasks are ideal for each team member. In addition, being aware of each one’s areas of opportunity, we can provide the necessary support for them to improve through training, courses, etc.
4 Accept mistakes wisely: We all make mistakes, and although it is about reducing them to a minimum, a leader is no exception, so the best way to deal with mistakes is to do it sportingly, that is, we must accept them as a way to learn and be better at every opportunity. The same happens if the error comes from our team; The key is to act with integrity, calm, and make a timely decision that helps us change the situation in our favor as much as possible. Allowing the group to help find solutions will bring them closer together and everyone will learn.
5 Take advantage of time: A good organization is a fundamental part for our business to prosper, and this good organization must start with us, so we can use different tools to keep our commitments and activities up to date.
6 Do not make assumptions: Another piece of advice to be a good leader is not to make assumptions, as a leader your job is to listen and ask questions, when you are left with doubts, you take things personally in your mind, you begin to create a whole story in which you can end up angry. The best thing is that you ask, have clear communication so you know what he really meant and even ask yourself.
7 Human side: What makes a leader a great leader is not that he is organized, although it helps, the most important thing is that he cares about his team, is empathetic with their emotions, needs and helps them grow. He knows that errors are not pointed out, they are accompanied to grow, he does not judge, but rather understands. When a leader makes you feel better, you will never take it for inspiration again. A leader inspires trust, inspires growth and accompanies.
