Being a skilled leader doesn’t just benefit you and your employer. Leaders provide many benefits to their team members. Leadership can be a burden, but when you realize how much it contributes to others, you’ll be even more motivated to lead.
You’ll also be even more aware of how valuable you are to your company.
Leaders benefit their teams in a variety of ways:
1. Leaders take the blame. When things go wrong, leaders take the blame for the team. Leaders might get most of the credit when things go well, but they also receive the brunt of the blame the rest of the time.
2. Leaders inspire. An effective leader can inspire others to believe they’re capable of great things. Leaders also inspire others to believe in the project and to expect a positive outcome. Inspired employees are happier and more productive.
3. Leaders create a vision and clarity. When we don’t know what is going on, a leader can create a vision and provide direction. A team is lost without a leader.
4. Leaders are supportive. A good leader provides the support, encouragement, and resources needed to be at our best.
5. Leaders instill confidence. Leaders are good at stretching team members to be bigger and better than they’ve demonstrated in the past. Making someone feel confident in their abilities is a gift that an effective leader provides.
6. Leaders make the big decisions. Not everyone on a team is capable of making big decisions. Leaders remove the burden of making the hard choices.
Understand how much your leadership skills provide to your employer and your team. Effective leaders are highly prized within any organization. When your leadership responsibilities feel burdensome, remember just how important you are.
You have great value on the inside of you although it can be challenging to see at times because its not for you. You're entrusted with it so you can share and add it to the lives of others in a way no one else could..that makes you unique and valuable. The gifts in you will make room for you and your voice will be heard. Be prepared for the opportunity!
Coach L
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