One of the biggest problems every leader face is interaction with followers and their subjects.
Are you also facing the same problem?
Leaders are expected to know his people or at least should have a schedule to meet them at various intervals with different means, but at the same time, they must identify the limit for it.
It is what John Maxwell suggests the leader of leaders, “Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.”
Being a good leader, never lose contact with your team; if possible know them individually, at the same time do not allow too much familiarity, because it might limit your motivation for them to receive as their esteemed leader. He should be adaptable to any situation and environment.
Never behave like a commander in assigning tasks. Be a father, and give surplus time for staff to achieve the goal.
Let People Learn with You, Take them Along
Maxwell suggests that people should be given a great care in upbringing their life. Be a mentor for their life, try to craft them with special abilities, participate with them, let them watch as you are doing.
Train them how to do it, and observe them while working. This manner will let you get close to your followers and know them personally. In turn, it gives them confidence in you.
Be Honest, Speak Honest
One of the rumors about any leader is a lack of genuineness and honesty.
So, be honest with your followers, acknowledge your faults and share experiences, listen patiently and give personal consideration. If possible, extend your interactions with everyone once in a while.
Be a Problem Solver
Become a problem solver with love and right from the heart. Don’t jump straight to present a solution or clarifying the aspect, take time, simply help the other party to identify the situation and encourage them to take and apply solution you suggested.
If another party has better than your solutions, be flexible to change your opinions. Don’t be dogmatic in sharing your views.
Be Approachable
When you are down to earth, you will receive great support from followers. And everyone will approach you, with their opinions; wants to share problems, thoughts, and some support your view or idea.
To become approachable, you need to listen patiently to everyone. Make one-to-one conversations and keep the potentially sensitive matter confidential, never be opinionated.
Be a Motivator and Relationship Builder
When you think positive matters and want to guide your folks similarly, then every recipient may feel motivated to your words and get engaged.
Talk simple, straight and clear. Leave discussion which lacks basis, never speak of every mistake, and never pinpoint everyone’s opinion. When you do this, you can quickly build relationships.
Show empathy and sympathy when necessary, and reasonable in judging others.
Conclusion
Charisma relies only when you have precise boundaries for everything you do and say. You should never get rude because of any adverse outcomes from your followers.
Obstacles are always a surprising twist in life. So be prepared for them. Be more authentic in your communication with others.
Talk with genuine interest as it will leave a strong impression on others life.
It can be a daunting task but with few failures will make you efficient in handling any situation.
Develop a strong respect and admiration for your role. It can’t be done all of a sudden, but it should be nourished like a plant.
So, it takes time for you to become a great leader, stop not until you reach your ultimate goal.
Written By: Muppasani Susmitha
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