The non-developer is my least favorite of all because they are the most dangerous!
These leaders just make mistake after mistake and hurt people along the way. They don't take the time to develop themselves as leaders.
Here are resources how and reasons why this growth is so important!
Read MoreSometimes new leaders find it very difficult to ask for help.
I understand where this is coming from because it is tough in a new position, especially in leadership, when you don't know something.
You can feel as though people may think you should know everything about what you are doing because you're in leadership.
Here’s how and why getting help when you need it is so important.
Read MoreThe new leader who tends to overthink things gets themselves stuck in a bit of a rut. They end up getting stuck in their heads about big decisions that they need to make.
They have paralysis of analysis.
This post is about how to stop doing that!
Read MoreSome new leaders feel like they need to start changing everything once they get into power.
In this case, it is usually because they feel like they have something to prove.
They want to build confidence with their team that they are leaders who are not afraid to take action.
The problem is that this has the opposite effect! What ends up happening is that these new leaders end up breaking down the very thing that they think they are building.
Read MoreNew leaders sometimes fall into the micromanaging trap. They have a lot of pressure on them to do a great job, so they put that pressure on their teams to do things their way.
When you really think about leadership however, it's not just about getting tasks done, it is about empowering people, about inspiring them, abou bringing the best out of them. When you micromanage someone, you literally do the opposite of that!
Here’s how and why to avoid the micromanaging trap and how to get the best out of your team!
Read MoreWhen you prioritize the needs of your team, the people that report directly to you, you will make them feel supported, they will feel that you care about them and their needs.
What happens when your team feels that way, is that they will go the extra mile for you! They will work their butts off to make sure that you get everything you need to be done, done.
A team that is treated well will go the extra mile for their leader. A team that is at the bottom of the list of priorities Will feel ignored, not supported, not important enough, and they won't go the extra mile.
Read MoreYou were hired for a reason. You do have the skills to do this job. You are new, and you are going to make mistakes, and that is ok! If you take on the responsibilities of your new position from a perspective of learning and growth, you will do exactly that: Learn and grow! If you take it on like it's going to ruin you and everyone is going to figure out how incapable you are... I hate to tell you, that's how your leadership journey is going to go!
Read MoreThe truth is that leadership is not about "telling people what to do" it is about inspiring, motivating and bringing the best out of their team.
If you are a new leader, consider taking a step back from trying to be the BOSS and dive deep into the mindset of support and encouragement. It will go so much further for you in the long run!
Read MoreSometimes it can feel as though everybody needs everything from you all at once.
Here is my best advice for you if this is how you are feeling:
Understand that you do not need to be all things to all people. People really just need to be heard.
They need to know that you are listening to what they have to say. They need to know that what they are saying matters to you.
The best thing you can do as a new leader is become a great listener.
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