“There are many opportunities to stand out. However, a true leader only takes on opportunities to reach out.”
- Sheila Viesca, TalkShop

Sunday, August 7, 2016

Team Leaders are Team Players

John Maxwell wisely said, “It gets lonely at the top when you do not bring people along with you.” We can add to this by saying, “An unhappy leader has unhappy followers”.



When you bring out the best in others, you also bring out the best in yourself. Effective leaders value every member of the team. They are part of a team that builds, finds solution to problems, even in the most difficult and stressful situations.

Team leaders are team players.

 Here are the great leaders’ best practice:

1. Ensure that everyone is on the same page


* Be clear on the mission and vision of the company

* Be clear on the goals. Let the achievements become a shared responsibility. (Better yet, involve key people in goal setting.  Make goals measurable and time-bound).

* Be clear about one another’s roles and responsibilities in the achievement of overall goals



 2. Provide the proper support

* Involve the  team in the whole process:  planning, assessing, finding solutions

* When issues arise, focus on the issues and solutions, not personalities

* Properly assess the situation and solicit inputs on “what went well,” “Areas for Improvement,” and “Key Learnings.” Point out difficulties encountered that have caused problems, rather than pinpointing personalities.

* Identify concrete action points with corresponding assignments to parties involved.

* Be open to dialogue especially if issues are problems with attitude and personal concerns of individuals. Talk to them in private. Involve them in finding solutions to the problem.       
                                                                                                             
 * Monitor the progress for areas that need improvement and keep them in the loop  on their progress.

3. Create the positive environment for growth

* Challenge your team and provide rewards (not necessarily monetary all the time).

* Acknowledge individuals for their efforts. Articulate their concrete contribution.

*Training and development should be integral in the system. Make everyone glad about the prospect of growing with the organization and that their contribution is vital to company’s growth.

Be the leader that everyone loves to have and follow: One who motivates and inspires, a leader who is constructive and productive,  a leader develops who develops individuals into more effective leaders.




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