Some new leaders feel like they need to start changing everything once they get into power.
In this case, it is usually because they feel like they have something to prove.
They want to build confidence with their team that they are leaders who are not afraid to take action.
The problem is that this has the opposite effect! What ends up happening is that these new leaders end up breaking down the very thing that they think they are building.
Read MoreNew leaders sometimes fall into the micromanaging trap. They have a lot of pressure on them to do a great job, so they put that pressure on their teams to do things their way.
When you really think about leadership however, it's not just about getting tasks done, it is about empowering people, about inspiring them, abou bringing the best out of them. When you micromanage someone, you literally do the opposite of that!
Here’s how and why to avoid the micromanaging trap and how to get the best out of your team!
Read MoreWhen you prioritize the needs of your team, the people that report directly to you, you will make them feel supported, they will feel that you care about them and their needs.
What happens when your team feels that way, is that they will go the extra mile for you! They will work their butts off to make sure that you get everything you need to be done, done.
A team that is treated well will go the extra mile for their leader. A team that is at the bottom of the list of priorities Will feel ignored, not supported, not important enough, and they won't go the extra mile.
Read MoreSometimes it can feel as though everybody needs everything from you all at once.
Here is my best advice for you if this is how you are feeling:
Understand that you do not need to be all things to all people. People really just need to be heard.
They need to know that you are listening to what they have to say. They need to know that what they are saying matters to you.
The best thing you can do as a new leader is become a great listener.
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