Thursday, November 7, 2013

How to Become the Best Leader You Can Be By Using the 4 Principals of Leadership

You do not have to be the most outspoken and charismatic person on the planet to be an effective and respected leader. There is a great acronym to help you remember the 4 basic principals: C.A.V.E.

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  1. C is for Communication. There are hundreds of ways we communicate each day. To be an effective leader you need learn to which methods will motivate and sustain your team and adapt your style to meet their needs. Great leaders must also be able to quell disputes within the team and recognize members strengths and weaknesses. As a leader, their success is your success.
  2. A is for Action. Get out there and do it! Without action goals aren't met and nothing will get accomplished. How many times have you heard someone say they are going to do something and then turn around and not do it? No job is too small or beneath a good leader, you must support them with your fullest capacity. As a leader you need to set the example for your team even if it means making the coffee.
  3. V is vision. Think Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.' s "I have a dream." Now that is a vision! It is the well defined goal of the group. A great leader will clearly articulate the goals of the team and the objectives for how to get there. The vision should inspire your team to work hard, stay motivated and be committed to the end. A great leader will also be able to adapt their vision as circumstances arise in a way that maintains the same level of motivation and commitment from the team.
  4. E is Empowerment. Empowerment is the cornerstone of great leadership, however it is often the most overlooked step. It is willingly giving the authority and skills to team members to make decisions, run with them and come to you for support as needed. Excellent leaders know that they are not the best at everything, and team member's skills and abilities can combine for a more effective outcome. They will also ask the team what resources they need and work to provide for them.

Tips

  • You can't go wrong with C.A.V.E.
  • Sadly, empowerment is often most lacking in highly structured, insecure and/or bureaucratic environments.


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