Become a LEADER

 Good leaders are always in demand. If you are ambitious, make an effort to hone your leadership skills.

          Good leaders inspire their workers to raise their performance to higher levels and help them improve their skills.  They can be recognised because their people display superior performance and get things done.

Five ways to develop your leadership skills 

* Improve your communication and training skills

          Learn the art of effective ‘one to one’ communication. (Speak the language of the people where you work.)

          Keep your messages honest, simple and clear.

          Learn to speak to an audience and write in basic English so all can understand, regardless of their background.

          Learn to chair interesting, effective meetings, where things get done.

* Make the most of every opportunity that comes your way

          Accept responsibility at work and in professional and social organisations.

          Volunteer for tasks. Learn to make fast and effective decisions.

* Develop an enthusiastic loyalty to your employer and organisations you support

          Work with little or no supervision

          Be passionate about your job and full of enthusiasm for your ideas. Remember, ‘enthusiasm is contagious’.

          Set a good example both at work and in the wider community. Lead by example.

* Learn the art of delegation

          Delegate to where the action takes place in the organisation. Give your workers responsibility.

          Discuss changes or problems with your workers. Consult them so they feel involved in major decisions.    

* Learn the skills of people management

         Support your workers.

          Give credit when credit is due.

          Counsel people with personal as well as work-related problems.  

          The most important rule is; “Do unto others what you would like them to do unto you.”

-Geoffrey Moss

“Leaders are people who know where they want to go, and with enthusiasm, get up and go.” 

Source: “Time-Savers”, Moss Associates Ltd, New Zealand (www.mossassociate.co.nz) and “Time Management Secrets”, Cengage Learning Asia, Singapore and as a Times Business Book, Federal Publications,  McGraw-Hill Australia. Also available as an E-book from Amazon.com.