Leadership should be actively practiced every day, focusing on specific tasks that reinforce its principles:
Always prioritize people, but keep an eye on your goals.
Support your team by planning their development, aligning with their career aspirations, and providing meaningful feedback for both them and yourself. Your team represents both your greatest asset and a complex challenge to manage, but they are ultimately key to your success as a leader and in achieving your objectives.
Never underestimate the importance of communication.
Communicate, communicate, communicate. Knowledge alone doesn’t equate to power; share information wisely to meet your goals. Treat communication as a vital element that fosters a cohesive team aligned with shared objectives.
Regular feedback is essential.
Offer consistent and thorough feedback. It helps you and your team understand professional growth and aligns mutual expectations. Make time for feedback—it’s not just a task to rush through, but a valuable opportunity for collective growth.
Be efficient, especially in meetings.
Aim to make meetings as effective as possible. Remember, a meeting is primarily a decision-making moment, not just a collaboration session. It has a set timeframe and focuses on choosing among pre-developed options, created during dedicated work moments involving all project-related functions.
Establish clear objectives.
Be explicit when defining goals and ensure they are effectively communicated to your team. Keep in mind that objectives can sometimes lose clarity in communication, which can lead to misunderstandings.
Commit to daily learning.
Set aside time for your professional development and nurture your curiosity to learn something new every day.
