RE: Can I just say, and I'm just being honest...
October 10, 2016 at 7:59 pm
(This post was last modified: October 10, 2016 at 8:00 pm by Thumpalumpacus.)
(October 10, 2016 at 2:34 pm)Kernel Sohcahtoa Wrote: CIJS,
I've been selected as a rising star in my company and will receive manager training. Now, perhaps if I'm good enough, I may become a manager. If in the event that this does happen, and I'm genuinely useful and helpful to others, then IMO, I need to keep the following key leadership guidelines in mind: treat people as people; always credit down; delegate authority but not responsibility; listen more and talk less; get to know my team and empower them; build trust; make it safe for team members to voice feed back; manage conflict in an even-tempered, constructive manner; allow my team members to share their vision of success and harmonize it with the organization's vision. Most of all, if I can persuade my team that what they do is meaningful, then I just might be able to encourage their hearts: if my team can pour their hearts and passion into their work, then they're going to give it their all, which is what organizational success is all about. Hence, if I can accomplish this, then maybe I'd be a worthy manager.
All good points. Remember also this core principle of leadership -- loyalty, like respect, is a two-way street. You have no call on the loyalty of your subordinates if you give none of your own.
Best of luck on your new course.