Giving Instructions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nYour ability to give directions is one of the most important characteristics of your leadership abilities. This is one of the most important parts of your job as you will spend a lot of your time as a leader asking people to do certain things, and then ensuring they are done correctly. You need to be able to give instructions and ensure the best result.<\/p>\n
Clarity and precision are the most important things when giving instructions. This is because you must be able prevent mistakes and misunderstandings. Unclarified instructions can lead to confusion and your team needing clarification.<\/p>\n
What Makes a Great Team Leader?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nEvery leader is unique.<\/span>\u00a0Some leaders are charismatic and loud, while others are calm and understated.<\/span>\u00a0Some leaders will work strictly to the letter, while others will be flexible and creative in their approach.<\/span><\/p>\nWhile leaders come in many forms and shapes, there are certain traits and features that unify them.<\/span>\u00a0Let’s look at the characteristics that make a leader, and the traits that you should have if you want to lead\u00a0better.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Responsible<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Good leaders should be accountable.<\/span>\u00a0This means that they must be able take responsibility for what goes wrong, and be willing to take the blame when it does not go according to plan.<\/span>\u00a0This makes the team feel secure and free to do their best. They know that only one person will be there to protect their best interests.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Knowledgeable<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Good leaders should be well-informed.<\/span>\u00a0A leader should be able to recognize that no one is an expert.<\/span>\u00a0However, you must be familiar with the details of your industry and your job.<\/span><\/p>\nThis is important because it means people will be able to turn to you if they have questions.<\/span>\u00a0This will allow you to fully understand every aspect of your business so you can see the big picture and assist your team seamlessly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Calm<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A good leader must be calm.<\/span>\u00a0It means you don’t need to shout at subordinates and that you shouldn\u2019t come across as anxious, scared, or stressed.<\/span>\u00a0Leaders are a good indicator of the mood in their team.<\/span>\u00a0The team will panic if you lose your leadership ability.<\/span>\u00a0You must not project your worry outwardly, even if you are worried.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Passionate<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A leader must be passionate about what they do.<\/span>\u00a0This means they must believe in their work and understand the “why” behind it.<\/span><\/p>\nThis is crucial because passion and belief in your company can help you inspire others.<\/span>\u00a0You’ll just be doing the same thing over and over again, which will negatively affect your team.<\/span><\/p>\nGreat team work can be accomplished, but it takes time. With so many personalities to deal with, once the common denominator which brings all of the individuals together is found, you will have a successful team. High-performing teams have a strong sense of unity and respect for one another. Every voice is heard and valued, resulting in greater collaboration and innovation.<\/p>\n
As a leader it is up to you to direct; advise; comfort; challenge; instruct; and sometimes correct members of your team. If you are fair, respectful, and honest \u2013 the team members will trust and develop a great deal of respect for you; thus producing outstanding results.<\/p>\n
About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\nIan Miller is Editor of Customer Service Manager Magazine – the leading resource and community for customer service professionals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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