Becoming a manager is often not particularly difficult. Just spend a relevant number of years in a company, be good at your job, and learn to play the company's political game. You now have a managerial position and you would like to keep it. That is why you want to know how to become an even better manager. Your question should, however, be a bit different: How can you become a leader? Inc.com advises doing things ordinary managers are afraid of.
1. Focus on long-term goals
A manager who lacks leadership skills only monitors the implementation of short-term goals, regardless of the long-term goals. To become a leader, focus on the things that are really important, not just urgent.
2. Do not perceive people as resources
Use your people's names, not only the names of their functions. Think of them as individuals and try to identify their particular strengths and weaknesses, goals and interests.
3. Earn respect
While a manager wants people to like him, a leader wants people to respect him. He understands that his people do not always like what they are asked to do. However, goals have to be met.
4. Do not be afraid of your people
An ordinary manager is afraid of his subordinates' achievements and new ideas. A leader is, on the contrary, proud of his people and rewards new ideas. He takes developing new leaders as a major responsibility.
5. Share information
Earn the respect of your people by talking to them openly. Hiding information cannot lead to good work.
6. Do not blame your team for failures
If your team does not manage to achieve a goal, the team leader sees the causes mainly in himself. Although he can be aware that a specific employee was the cause of the problem, the leader does not blame him solely because he is worried about his managerial position. He focuses on how to avoid the same mistake next time.
7. Be more result oriented
Try to focus less on work processes and more on the results you see. Trust yourself and trust your people.
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