Chang Chats with Stu Chang

7 Things Great Leaders Do

Listen Later

In this chat, I talk about 7 things all great leaders do.  For some of these things, I have already discussed in detail in previous podcasts so I'll point out throughout this chat.

1. Great leaders improve how you are showing up

  • Understanding how your nature affects the team
  • Detecting if you am contributing to a problem
  • Considering how you can improve
  • Shaping a culture of learning and growing teach by example and use feedback as a tool for continuous improvement

    • - Podcast on EQ

    2. Great leaders give meaning to the team

    • Establishing the mission and vision of the team
    • Setting rules, principles and values for the work the team is doing
    • Planning short -term goals, both as a group and individually
    • Establishing the roles and responsibilities of team members

      • - Podcast on Purpose and goals

      3. Great leaders build a high performance teams

      • Encouraging a deep and mutual understanding among team members
      • Creating an environment of trust and interdependence
      • With trust, we don't fear conflict.  We have healthy conflict where everyone speaks up and is heard
      • With healthy conflict, we have commitment - even if the decision did not go our way
      • With commitment we can have accountability
      • With accountability, we pay attention to and deliver results
      • All of this promotes teamwork

        • - Podcast on Credibility, Difficult conversations

        4. Great leaders know how to motivate individual team members

        • Detecting and understanding the needs and motivations of each person
        • Comprehending and using motivational factors
        • Using resources and tools to increase the motivation of the team and its members
        • Using communication as a motivational tool
        • Recognizing and rewarding results

          • 5. Great leaders develop their people continuously

          • Some of the most common areas of development are the fundamentals
          • Improving communication skills of team members. Interpersonal communication
          • Solving problems and making decisions
          • Solving conflicts quickly and efficiently
          • Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of daily work
          • Time management

            • 6. Great leaders see their job as improving the effectiveness of the team

            • Delegate effectively. Allowing time for mistakes.
            • Use Coaching as an effective tool to empower and develop their people
            • Giving and receiving positive and negative feedback in a frequent and timely manner.

              • 7. All of this is centered around great meaningful communication.  

              • Communication that is concise, coherent, and relevant.

                • And they repeat this cycle endlessly.

                ...more
                View all episodesView all episodes
                Download on the App Store
                Chang Chats with Stu ChangBy Stu Chang
                • 5
                • 5
                • 5
                • 5
                • 5

                5

                4 ratings