Whether you’re leading a new team or taking over an existing team, leading a team for the first time can be daunting. The leader is the leader of all team actions. The ideas implemented by the leader are not necessarily original, can be borrowed, but it is the leader who discusses these ideas with the team to generate applicable ideas and implement them.
Here are some key ways to become a successful team leader.
Optimistic:
“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves,” said Lao Tzu, an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. He is the reputed author of the Tao Te Ching, the founder of philosophical Taoism, and a deity in religious Taoism and traditional Chinese religions.
Optimistic leaders will look for opportunities even in difficult situations. He would never give up even when the situation was at its worst or went against the plan. It is important for the leader to have this trait as it will encourage the whole team to work positively towards achieving a common goal.
Competence and friendliness:
Acquiring knowledge on and off the job will help leaders maintain good relationships and build professional networks. Knowledgeable leaders are always highly respected by the team.
When they acquire knowledge, leaders must be friendly and approachable. A team is a group of different people with different skills. A team member may not be able to communicate freely or may not feel comfortable talking to the team. Being friendly to the team will help leaders discover this hidden talent.
Planning and Priorities:
Without proper planning, a leader cannot lead a team and achieve the best results. In order to become the best leader, it is highly recommended that you have careful planning before thinking about any other steps. In this demanding and rapidly evolving world of technology, it is common that we don’t spend enough time planning. No more wrong planning or planning affecting cost, quality, and schedule. This will also affect trust in management and the team.
Delegation:
As a leader, you have to learn how to delegate work and what needs to be done. The proper delegation has a positive impact on the careers of your team members and helps build their careers. It will also help increase successive leaders through order planning.
However, this is one of the responsibilities of a leader; Remember that leaders can only delegate their authority, not their responsibilities.
Moez Kassam Anson Funds co-founder is a prime example of a successful business leader. Moez Kasam Anson is an active member of the Young Presidents Organization and had the honor of being named Canada’s Top 40, under 40, in 2018.