5 Ways to Be a Better Leader | Career Angles

People make the mistake of thinking that leadership only involves the big things. Although that can be true, most leadership involves the little things that make people enjoy their work feel inspired to do it as well as feel supported.

I thought I would share a few things that you might try doing that will help you be a more effective leader.

1, Celebrate successes. They don’t have to be big and dramatic things. They can be simply successes that the person may feel. I clean my desk is a success for the person who, like me, doesn’t do it very often, is a success. I met with a new client. I didn’t criticize a coworker today (when that is often a daily occurrence) is a success. I worked through lunch may or may not be an example of a success. Ask your people to drop you a note at the end of their day with one success that they had and then reply with an “atta girl,” an “atta boy,” a thumbs-up, a GIF, something that acknowledges them. Most of you spend time pointing out the things that they do wrong. Let them know you appreciate their victories.

1. Create positive environments. Many things create positive environments. Lighting. Access to useful tools that help performance. Asking your people to be encouraging and helpful rather than critical. Making sure your people get out daily for at least a few minutes rather than…