A R E
Y O U
GROWING A S
A L E A D E R ?
Christine Riordan
A GREAT LEADER IS AWARE THAT THEIR JOURNEY IS ONGOING, AND YOU ARE CONTINUALLY GROWING IN YOUR ROLE. Whether you are in a newly appointed leadership role or are a more seasoned leader, there are a few questions that you need to ask yourself to hold yourself to a leadership standard.
DO YOU LISTEN AND LET OTHERS HAVE A CHANCE TO TALK AND SHARE THEIR IDEAS? Sometimes leaders can get in their own head, and think that their opinion is the only right one. By cutting others out, you are limited to how you can grow.
DO OTHERS ASK YOU FOR INSIGHTS OR PRESENT QUESTIONS? Leaders are coaches and mentors for their team. If your team isn’t approaching you voluntarily, then they may have trust issues, perhaps you are more on the abrasive side, or they can feel you hiding your emotions.
DO OTHERS FOLLOW YOU? A simple test to determine whether or your team follows you is to turn around. If you turn around and no one is there, than that’s an indication that you still have some growing to do as a leader.
DO YOU GO OUT OF YOUR WAY TO SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION? While a verbal “good job” is an acceptable way to show your appreciation, it doesn’t go above and beyond what is expected. Sometimes going out of your way to show your gratitude can impact your employee’s attitude and performance.