3 guiding principles - leadership

Challenges are a normal part of business; that is a fact. And every company, whether it’s a start-up, a business in a high-growth phase or even a longstanding established organization will face both small and large hurdles every year. But no matter what your company faces, a great leadership is what will make a difference. To be a great leader, always adhere to these 3 principles. They are

1. Recognize and allow for the natural reaction of the employees.

Regardless of the challenge, you need to allow your staff to share their feelings. During this process, you will realize that everyone has different feelings and has a unique process for dealing with the situation at hand. As a leader, you need to listen to all these different feelings and acknowledge each person.

2. Have open line of communication.

Communication is the key to making a difficult process more effective. During a challenge, you will have a lot of important information you need to relay to employees. Look at the culture of your company and determine what is the best medium used to communicate such news.

3. Allow yourself to receive support from your employees.

The hardest thing for most leaders to do is to receive support from their employees. So rather than to think that you need to do everything yourself, delegate tasks and share your feelings with employees. You will be surprise with the “magic” created.
Leading is always a challenging and stressful task for managers. Always remember that a leader may be a manager but a manager need not necessary a leader.