Every employee can be a leader no matter what position he or she holds in a company. Even if you don't have any subordinates or don't lead any important project, you can show leadership skills. That may send a clear signal to your superiors to promote you or give you more responsibility.
Leadership is a set of certain skills you can develop in your day-to-day work routine no matter what your job title and description is. Inc.com published some tips on what to focus on.
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Learn to communicate clearly and directly. Say what you think and say it in such a way that others understand it.
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Admit that there is more than one way to accomplish a task. Do not insist on following strict procedures unless it is explicitly required.
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Develop your assertiveness. Do not let others ignore you, but always express your views politely.
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Help others succeed and celebrate success together.
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Do not try to convince everyone, including yourself, that nobody else has better ideas than you. On the other hand, listen to the ideas of others.
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Do not be afraid to take risks just because you might not succeed. Mistakes happen so that we can learn from them.
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If you make a mistake, admit it and try to set things right as soon as possible. Do not be afraid to ask others for help.
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Build and develop relationships with interesting people around you.
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Learn to accept criticism and cope with it even if it is not justified. Keep in mind people will not always treat you fairly.
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