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Top 3 People Skills Necessary To Be An Effective Leader
Is it the ability to listen properly to other people? As a leader it is vital to listen to people with care and undivided attention. This is to ensure the leader clearly understands what the other person is saying, but more importantly the meaning behind their words. Problems will occur if the leader hardly understands what is being said; people will catch on to this and realize their so called leader doesn't even listen to them. Most people enjoy talking about themselves, this is natural. Ask yourself this; who do you mostly talk about when you're at work, the gym, or on the sidelines of your child's sporting event? Ok, you may not see where I'm going with this so let's take another approach. Who is the first person you look at in a picture with you in it? If you can listen effectively, people will naturally feel comfortable around you. This leads us to the next question... Do people feel comfortable around me? Yes, it is important the people around feel comfortable. The initial intimidation people have towards leaders can be lessened by their feeling of comfort. Leaders can lead anyone if the subordinate feels no intimidation. It is my experience that when I would feel intimidated, resentments started to arise towards my leader. If the leader shows no real care towards those who look for guidance, then people will stop seeking. Leaders who understand it's not about them will experience more success when leading others than leaders who have the 'what's in it for me' thinking. This is what I like to call G.O.O.S., 'Get Out Of Self'. As human beings it is natural to think of ourselves first. Leaders must work on thinking of others first to become great leaders. Remember, a leader is someone who leads others. Remember, when leading people to follow your dreams or your suggestions it is important to make them comfortable. But, to get people just as excited as you are about a MLM or your mission you need to make them feel good about themselves and what they are doing. If someone has no real belief in what they are doing, they will soon quit and move onto something they do believe in. A little praise and compliment never hurt anyone. Should I remember the names of people you meet? Yes, remembering names is a way to let people know you are paying attention to them. I will be honest; this is one of the hardest things for me to do. It may come natural for some and seem more difficult for others. The rewards for doing so are priceless. If you can address their first name during conversation, I promise you will have their undivided attention. Remember, this is all about the other person, not us! So there you go leaders out there! Three simple but solid questions to ask yourself that will help maximize your leadership towards others. After you read this, I suggest you practice these strategies as often as possible until they become natural to you. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Some people make things happen.. Some people watch things happen… Some people ask, “what happened?” Be one that makes things happen www.DavidSaundersOnline.com |
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