Leadership # 1 - Articulate your personal values ​​as a leader

This is the first in a series of ten parts of being a good leader. Over the years, we read and learned much about being a good leader. More importantly, we actually experienced suffering under bad leaders and good leaders in bloom. All of this will or will seek vengeance or to vow to become a better leader.

Most people think that because they have been appointed as leaders, they are automatically a leader. A manager promoted to that position as a result of good work, good connections or any other good thing, now will lead his new team of people. To be "one of banda" to be the leader today. How many times this scenario takes place in the office after office.

"I, Boss. You, staff."

Contrary to common belief, not all managers are hated the first day of work. Hatred is usually the second day. OK, that was a joke. In any case, a leader is usually given a chance to prove himself / herself. How that is done, it is up to the new "leader".

At this point in time, we try to clarify - you do not become a leader by appointment. You must gain the respect of the team and you need to establish your role within that team. Yes, leaders have a role.

Some people believe that a leader sits in a simple and gives orders. Giving orders, fortunately, is only part of the role of the leader. A leader has to show a lot of features to be an effective leader.

One of the first things that a leader should do, is to somehow articulate your personal values ​​as a leader. This might seem trivial or even irrelevant to some. However, this is important for a very simple and basic reason - we work with people. Human beings are not automatons cold, rational. There are people with emotions, likes and dislikes, prejudices, and a lot of other things.

When we look at our new leader "wannabe", we see another human being. We ask: "What is he like?", "What do they like?"

Clarify your personal values. This can be done in the simplest way to call all together, give a brief inaugural address. Speech. This is not an ego trip. This is an important point of initial contact with team members. Do not give your "Minions! Listen to me!" discourse. Instead, provide a brief introduction of yourself, who you are, where you came from, and so on. It should not be long. Enough to prove that you are human enough to communicate with them. There is an opportunity for a royal with your resume. It 's time to say "Thank you, team. We hope to be able to work well together."

Let them know what you value most. Honesty? Diligence? Creativity? Show them something about yourself. Not political, but rather, share a part of you with them. Let them know where you are coming from.

In the next installment, we'll see how we can take the next step as a leader. Put action to your words .......