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Ask any manager or executive and he is bound to say that he is the best leader his employees could ever have asked for. But ask the subordinates, and the odds are that the story will be entirely different. Prof. VGT<\/strong> elucidates the simple secrets to being a good leader.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Employees don\u2019t quit jobs: they leave their bosses! As authors, Marus Buckingham and Curt Coffman state in their book First Break All the Rules<\/em>, \u201cA talented employee may join a company because of its charismatic leaders, its generous benefits and its world-class training programs, but how long that employee stays and how productive he is while he is there is determined by his relationship with his immediate supervisor.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be fair to them, leaders are quite an embattled lot – torn as they are between doing things right and playing nice with employees. So where are they actually going wrong? How should they tackle the high-pressure job littered with incessant employee demands and conflicts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a take on how to become a better leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First and foremost, you should never be autocratic or impose your positional authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, adopt an open ended approach by talking to your employees about their goals, aspirations, motivations, and problems, what they like\/dislike about the work and what they want to change. Solicit their suggestions, criticism and concerns and really listen to what they have to say. Such informal talks and one-on-one meeting will show that you are genuinely interested in your staff and ready to help them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Building good, healthy relationships will motivate employees and they are more likely to stick with the company even when the going is not as good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communicating your vision, aims and strategies will make employees feel like part of the team. Also, give them specific and reachable goals to motivate them to perform efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep employees informed of new developments and changes so that they are aware of what is going on in the company. Also, involving them in decisions, especially those that concern them will win loyalty and cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Part of being a good leader and coach is being available to your employees when they need your help.<\/p>\n\u2013 Prof. VGT<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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According to author, Bob Nelson writes in Economy in Managing for Dummies, \u201cPart of being a good leader and coach is being available to your employees when they need your help.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Be friendly and accessible to everyone. But know where to draw the line, as \u2018backslapping\u2019 terms are not exactly commendable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adopt an individualized approach where you understand employees needs and fulfill them. Some may need constant direction while others crave freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delegating important tasks and giving employees responsibility will demonstrate your trust in their strength and abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Respond to complaints and address concerns right away; ignoring or postponing them will only make the problem fester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mistakes will always happen. It is how you deal with employee errors that matters.<\/p>\n\u2013 Prof. VGT<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Never hesitate to provide encouragement, support and well-timed recognition of efforts. Publicly acknowledging employee achievements is the best reward that can spur them to higher level of performance.  Proactively affirm the praise with specific and positive comments whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being a leader also means taking some tough decisions. You cannot shy away from confrontations and giving criticism. Arrange private conversations to show your concerns, reprimand poor performance and provide guidance. At times, you will also have to take suitable action to correct destructive, passive or negative behaviors. If necessary, do not hesitate to fire under-performers who drag down the team and refuse to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always strive to improve your supervisory and leadership skills by undertaking training workshops and courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All said and done your success as a leader depends on the attitude and performance of your subordinates. So, be game to face the numerous challenges head-on as only then can you build an alert, efficient, responsible and high-performing workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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