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If You Say Yes to Any of These 3 Questions, Your Leadership Skills Are Way Better Than Most Managers

Published by Chloe Handley at January 27, 2020
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Can you think of one leader that has inspired your life that your memories of them remain vivid to this day? To paraphrase Maya Angelou, you may forget what a mentor has said but you will never forget how they made you feel.

Here are three questions you can use to assess the sharpness of your leadership skills.

1. How approachable are you?

This is a crucial first question. If you are going to be a truly transformational leader, your employees need to feel they can approach you in a safe, inclusive way. If your employees fear your judgment and disapproval, they may be less likely to approach you with safety concerns, for example. This disconnect between you and your team can lead to a lack of ownership amongst your workers, as they only look to you for the answers. Real leadership requires easy communication and a sincerely collaborative approach. 

Make sure to promote the kind of culture you want by remaining approachable. Give your team a sense of purpose by sharing your vision and encouraging questions every step of the way to bring those goals to fruition and make the impossible possible. Establish an open-door communication policy and keep your sense of humor engaged. It's much easier to approach a fellow human being than an intimidating "boss".

2. How is your safety culture?

What are you doing as a leader to foster a safety culture of inclusion? Are your employees encouraged to give feedback, even when it might be unpopular? Will employees be punished if they simply ask for help or clarification on a task? This is what is meant by true leadership in a culture of safety. It's not only about physical safety, but also takes the emotional well being of your staff into consideration. Psychological safety takes hold and fear abates. It then becomes much easier as a leader to create a bond with your team, and use positive reinforcement to praise them for their work.

3. Are you leading with integrity?

Every move you make as a leader is closely observed by the workers on your team. You are leading by example whether you realize it or not. Truth has a way of finding its way to the surface. If you are attempting to hide unethical or unprofessionally behavior. Respect is earned by each step you take with integrity. So make sure you keep walking the walk.

Read the source article at inc.com



Ever worked for a leader who was so inspiring and gifted, your memories of how he or she took care of the team remain vivid to this day?

Chances are, the reason you still talk about this leader from years past is because of how he or she made you feel.

Renowned poet and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou, infamously quipped, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

Read the source article at inc.com


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Can you think of one leader that has inspired your life that your memories of them remain vivid to this day? To paraphrase Maya Angelou, you may forget what a mentor has said but you will never forget how they made you feel.

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Chloe Handley has progressed to Global Senior Marketing and Communications Specialist since joining JMJ in 2011. Chloé’s experience spans both agency and in-house; working with brands such as Sodexo, Rics, Neopost, Harley Medical Group, Lancashire Constabulary, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and Coca-Cola. Her experience spans lead generation through digital design and marketing, brand narrative and consistent business and client-focused targeted marketing communications. Chloé’s responsible for managing brand development and marketing and communication strategies across JMJ, helping to drive growth and maintain JMJ’s market lead position. She works with internal teams to develop tailored marketing plans across a range of communications channels – in line with JMJ’s business development objectives.
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