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Leadership That Motivates
As I have already stated, respect is earned and cannot be demanded or demanded by anyone. A great military commander told his officers: ‘Make sure that your men respect you.’ As a society, we tend to judge leaders based on their actions rather than their words. Managers who supervise others in commerce, industry, and business are, naturally, salespeople. The ideas they come up with and the way they work have to be sold.
It is imperative for them to sell positive ideas and good work habits. Managers who lead by example are more likely to succeed. Their own example will carry a more powerful influence because they realize that they are being watched. As a result, they are more successful than verbal advice, lectures, or any other type of communication. Unfortunately, some managers feel they are no longer required to hold their employees to the same standards once they reach a certain level.
Despite the fact that they may not carry out the tasks themselves, they feel that it is their responsibility to tell others what to do. In the end, it doesn’t really do much sense to tell others to do something that they don’t believe in deeply enough to practice themselves.
It is common knowledge that the strengths and weaknesses of any organization or department often mirror the strengths and weaknesses of those who run it. It may be advisable to first examine yourself, as a manager, if you have difficulty getting your employees to meet your standards. How well do you measure up to these expectations? Is what you preach being practiced?
Leadership’s 10 Principles
The ten principles of motivational leadership can be summarized as follows.
1. Goal Setting
Goal setting is the key to success. The motivation of employees is sparked when they work for a manager with a purpose. In ‘goal setting’, we discussed the importance of setting attainable goals, but when managers set higher goals as a style of management, it can be highly motivating.
It is always possible to fail to achieve them. As long as it doesn’t cause a loss of credibility, it doesn’t matter. This is as long as it doesn’t cause people to lose confidence that they will be able to reach their goals.
2. Demonstrate
The tendency for subordinates to become carbon copies of their superiors tends to increase over time. Superiors provide guidance to their subordinates. It is easy to see in various organizations how this is being emulated, either consciously or subconsciously. That not only affects work practices, but also how people dress and look, how they communicate with one another, how they keep their time, what they believe, and even what they read.
There is no end to the list. I would like to know, what type of people you would like to work for you. How do you hope to achieve results, whether they are behavioral or communicative if you are a leader outside the business world? You have to start with yourself!
3. Maintain a constant state of improvement
Don’t be afraid to think progressively. Consider the question, “What can I do better?” Thought process. Avoid using the phrase ‘I am doing my best’ in your thoughts and language, and never let those you are leading believe that they are doing their best. The truth is we all have the ability to do the right thing if we decide to face it.
Progressive thinkers have a tendency to always look forward rather than backward in their thinking. In self-analysis, ask yourself: “Am I worth more today than I was yesterday, yesterday, last week, last month, or even last year?” For a practicing progressive thinker, every day is an opportunity for learning experiences and gaining new knowledge with the single purpose of being a better person at the end of the day.
4. Spend some time thinking about it
Take some time to think uninterruptedly. So many leaders simply don’t allow themselves to think time, which is truly extraordinary and perhaps rather sad. Many of those who do so snatch it, often while on a trip, rather than allow themselves to possess it.
We have been given an incredible asset in the form of a brain with countless abilities, but we also often limit its true potential. You will be surprised by the results of half an hour of pure thinking a day. During my most productive days, I have been in hotels or away from my office and other people, as well as the phone, on my own.
After a period of uninterrupted thought, you’ll find your motivation levels increase. You can put your worries into perspective, organize your goals and plans, and solve problems when you give yourself time to think. As your thoughts and decisions come tumbling out, keep a blank piece of paper and a pen nearby.
5. The art of leading without pushing
Leading by example is more effective than leading by decree. Motivated leaders will demonstrate rather than tell, not push. Captains are typically the best players in most team sports. In spite of the fact that leadership skills are a prerequisite for captaincy, one must accept that the best performer does not necessarily possess them.
Only Mike Brearley, the ex-English cricket captain, is considered one of the greatest captains of all time; he is held in high esteem as one of the greatest captains of all time in English cricket. Nonetheless, he recognized that he wasn’t a top cricketer when it came to batting or bowling.
Meanwhile, Martin Johnson, the former England rugby captain, World Cup champion, Lions captain, etc., exemplifies the point. It is rare to find a business leader of that caliber, but he remains an inspiration for many. Consider this question constantly: ARE YOU LEADING BY EXAMPLE?
6. Results are the most accurate judge
In the same way that you, the motivated manager and leader, will judge others according to their results, expect to always be judged by results. Would you use the same principles that we have already discussed if you were setting your own standards for motivational leadership? What kind of results-driven culture have you created?
