Want my secret to being a successful leader?

What is a leader?
Leadership is a standard word in corporate language. But what does it really mean? What knowledge is needed in 2022/23 and beyond to overcome any challenges you face and to remain unique, relevant and sustainable as a company?

Here’s the secret.

Successful leaders empower others to succeed. The more competent you are in developing the growth of your employees, the stronger the economic potential of your company. In my experience, mental and emotional competencies are needed for sustainable leadership, as it is how you ensure that your company is fit for a life of growth that’s in harmony with the physical, mental and emotional health of all. So then, what are the new mental and emotional key qualifications for entrepreneurs and managers in this time of change?

Working on You: Developing yourself as a leader.

- Work on self-leadership before leading others.

- Build your emotional intelligence and empathy.

- Focus on the essentials.

- Lead from the heart.

- Find and live your vocation. 

- Act as a role model by living your values.

- Ignite your sense of fun.

- Act intuitively.

- Steer the company by thinking, seeing and acting with foresight.

- Ask for, accept and reflect on feedback.

Working on your Team: Empowering people and developing potential.

- Ask the right questions.

- Provide tools and exercises for growth and development.   

- Communicate meaning, values and humanity. 

- Act in harmony with body, mind and soul.

- Communicate concerns clearly.

- Create a culture of constructive feedback.

- Create flat hierarchies and build networks.

- Form value-based business partnerships. 

- Build resilience by accepting and transforming challenges.

- Develop forward-thinking to anticipate consequences.

Working on feelings: Building Emotional and Mental Intelligence and Strength

- Be open to change, be curious.

- Encourage rule breaking to inspire innovation.

- Live and act as one community.

- Walk in peoples’ shoes.

- Focus on authenticity. 

- Give praise, share appreciation and value respect.

- Notice and transform negative emotions like stress and pressure. 

- Believe in and trust employees.

- Celebrate success. 

- Promote active relaxation to prevent burnout.

What’s the next step?
Whether it’s enhancing or developing your own leadership skills or instilling the desired skills within your team, we can work together to ensure that you and your employees are set up for success - whatever that looks like in your business. My next newsletter will look at this in more detail.

Do reach out if you have any comments or questions.
I am always here to support you.