E-Tip #390: 3 Quick Tips ALL Leaders Should Consider

No matter what type of leader you are, you will not only be judged by your performance, but you are also judged by the people you hire, the way you dress and how up-front and honest you are with your employees.

Sure, it is great to be able to motivate others to follow you, but you will have a better chance of getting them to follow and earning their respect if you are leading by example - examples that can truly make people produce at levels they thought they could never attain.

Here Are 3 Quick Tips For You To Consider:



Quick Tip #1: Your Appearance Does Matter (A Lot) - The reality is: Your appearance does matter. The clothes and shoes you wear, the company you keep and the car you drive all contribute to first impressions, and someone's overall impression is critical. People care about how you look, and they make a judgment about whether or not they should buy, hire or promote you.


Quick Tip #2: Get Your People Involved With Solutions - When a problem or opportunity comes up, your team will be better prepared if they have had the opportunity to participate in discussions about problem solving on the front end. Yes, "management" still has to make the decision, but people will embrace the solution if they have had the opportunity to make suggestions by sharing their opinions - even if they do not agree with management's final decision.


Quick Tip #3: Show Your Team The Light - Yes, mushrooms do extremely well when kept in the dark and fed horse manure; however, employees, clients and vendors function better when they are kept in the loop and given straight answers - even if the answers are the ones they do not want to hear. Sure, you do not want to divulge a strategic alliance or merger, but most things you work on are pretty well-known throughout the rank and file. With that said, you might as well set the record straight by giving them a heads-up on what is going on rather than having them speculate through the grapevine or rumor mill about what is happening.


Executive Summary: Take the time this week and reflect on what people think of you, including the way you dress, your problem solving techniques and your communication skills. These are all part of how people perceive you - people who you interact with each day and people who are key to your success and the organization's success.

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