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Effective Leadership: How To Be More Than Just A Boss
There’s
“Go” and then there’s “Let’s go.” There’s “Do this” and then there’s “Let’s do
this.” As a supervisor, which are you more likely to say? If it’s not the latter, you may want to keep reading.
Demonstrating
leadership is invaluable to the growth of any team, yet oftentimes, it’s not
valued enough nor understood. If you’re
handing out duties and only caring whether they get done by the end of the day,
it’s no wonder your team simply refers to you as “the boss.” But if you’re connecting with your
employees and helping them achieve their own goals, then you’re acting as a
true leader.
Below,
five prominent executive and leadership coaches from Forbes Coaches Council
discuss the key differences between a boss and a leader, and how you can make
the transition yourself.
1)
Know
How You Demonstrate Leadership
As an executive coach dedicated to
leadership development, Jenny Clevidence of Jenny Clevidence believes the
difference between a boss and a leader ultimately comes down to the culture a
supervisor promotes.
“If
an individual is truly a leader versus a boss, you will see a culture of
leadership. This means that everyone in the organization has an opportunity to
lead in some way. People feel ownership, accountability, meaning, and are
engaged in their work when a true leader is in role. When you have a boss
in role, people tend to feel that they are doers, task masters, and are
generally disengaged or going through the motions.”
With a leader by their side,
employees begin to see tasks as opportunities to learn and fulfill their
company’s mission rather than boxes that need to be checked off by the end of
the day. Jenny also says teams become more
productive, resulting in greater trust to carry out the tasks at hand.
2)
Be
A Coach
For executive and leadership coach Dr.
Christi Hegstad, president of MAP Professional Development, leadership is a way
of life while a boss only exists where their power does.
“A leader wants to see others flourish,
and will contribute to that flourishing however they can,” says Christi. “A boss exists within an organization, whereas a leader
can lead at work, at home, at the grocery store, and all places in between.
By inspiring change, influencing decisions, speaking on behalf of someone
without a voice, and a myriad of other ways, one can demonstrate leadership.”
And because “being the boss” is simply
just a role, Christi believes it’s possible to be both a boss and a leader.
To be a leader in the workplace, Christi
believes one of the most powerful strategies is to use a coaching approach.
“If
an employee asks his boss a question, she might tell him what to do in an
effort to save time, perhaps followed by micromanaging to ensure it's done in
the way she wants. A leader using a coaching approach, however, might pause
first and ask a few questions to help the employee generate possible solutions:
‘If I wasn't here and you needed to proceed without my input, what would you do
next?’ or ‘I'm happy to share my ideas with you, but first, what have you
already thought of?’”
3)
Lead
By Example
Executive and leadership coach Rey
Castellanos, CEO at Feed Your Wolf, says a boss derives their influence through
authority while a leader earns their influence through trust and respect.
“A great leader can
quickly move teams beyond obstacles and be a model for team members to strive
for. They will often inspire you to be better while showing you how to get out
of your own way and invite you to be a leader yourself.”
For Rey, the most powerful way to
demonstrate true leadership is to lead by example—something he believes many
executives neglect to do.
“I’ve seen and worked with
many high-achieving and high-profile leaders who struggle to walk their talk.
Today, you don’t have to look far to find companies that outwardly promote
company values they don’t practice themselves.”
4)
Get
To Know Your Team
Ahalya Kethees, founder of leadership
and career coaching company Oli Leadership International, believes a boss
demands while a leader inspires.
“Bosses may be effective at getting
things done and the fear they instill may even be motivating; however, they’re
not unlocking the potential of the team and they’re definitely not creating a
positive, healthy work culture that people want to be a part of.”
After coaching executives for years,
Ahalya discovered the most effective strategy for transitioning from a boss to
a respected leader is getting to know your team on a more personal level.
“What’s most important to them? What do
they value? What motivates them? What gets them excited? What are they worried
about? What are their fears? If you can
answer these questions with clarity and certainty, then you can start to
inspire and engage your team in a way that’s meaningful to them. And when
they’re inspired and engaged, you’ve created the conditions for extraordinary
results.”
5)
Connect,
Don't Demand
Dave Ferguson, executive leadership
coach and founder of Living to Lead, believes the difference between a boss and
a leader rests in the way they get their employees to perform.
“A boss is in the business of
pushing workers while a leader is in the business of creating followers and
developing them into leaders. A leader will be highly intentional about
building relationships with the team they lead while a boss will be more
inclined to get results through people, rather than with them.”
Every team has a boss, but every team
wants a leader. Don’t just simply fit the requirements of a manager; rise above
them. Find ways to get to know your team. Encourage them. Support them. Show
them you’re there to help, not command. Your team won’t be the only one that
benefits from it. Your business will too.
* Note:
Bold
= If clause
Red
= Present tense
Blue =
Present perfect tense
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