Leadership and Managing People

By: A Staff Writer

Updated on: Sep 03, 2024

Leading Isn’t the Same as Bossing

Want your team to go above and beyond? Treat them like valued individuals, not cogs in a machine.

• Know Their Strengths: Delegate based on skills and interests, maximize each person’s contributions.
• Clear Expectations: Set goals, provide needed resources, then get out of their way.
• Recognition Matters More Than You Think: Celebrate wins, big and small, to motivate far beyond pay.
• Development is Key: Offer opportunities for growth, and your best people will stay loyal.
• Difficult Conversations Don’t Age Well: Address performance issues quickly, constructively, and privately.
• Walk the Talk: If you don’t embody the values you preach, your leadership is hollow.

Investing in your people management skills is the ultimate competitive advantage.