Some Simple Leadership Basics!

Some Simple Leadership Basics

A cloud of jargon, debate, and junk theory surrounds the idea of leadership, what it is, who does it, and how to do it well. But if you have just been promoted, and you're responsible for a group for the first time, there are only a few things you really need to know about leadership.
When you get that promotion and are now responsible for the performance of that group, you become a leader. But you don't undergo some kind of a magical change. In fact, it will probably take you over a year to completely adjust to your new role.

You're a leader because the people in your group treat you like one. The only choice you have is what kind of job you'll do.

As a leader, your power actually goes down. As an individual contributor, you just have to decide to work harder, longer or smarter to improve performance. When you're responsible for the performance of a certain group, the group is your destiny. They choose whether to follow you or not.

When you become a leader, your influence goes up. The people who work for you pay attention to what you say and do. They adjust their behavior accordingly to match you leadership.

Achieving the objective is part of your job as a leader. The other part is caring and watching out for your group.

It could be possible to achieve some good short term results without caring for your people. But you can't achieve long term success for you or your company without the willingness and cooperation of the best people you can find.

At the end of the day, you can measure your leadership based on those two standards.  First:  Did we accomplish the mission? Second: Are the members of my group better off today than yesterday?

I hope this information has been helpful as that is my goal with the Team DLTC Blog.  Have an awesome week!

Thank you for your interest,
David McBrayer
Team Leader of Team DLTC
teamdltc@dltc.us
www.dltc.us