Leadership: What it means to be an effective leader today
Being a leader is more than simply being the boss or the person who makes all the decisions. A good leader knows how to inspire their team and empower them to do their best work. They lead by example and provide a vision for success for everyone on their team. The greatest leaders are also humble, accountable and confident, which makes them authentic leaders whom people trust and respect. Earlier in the month, we headed back into the classroom to hear from UQ Business School’s Dr Adam A. Kay followed by getting out networking on with a good ol’ fashioned BC Networking Night.Missed out?Lucky for you we’re excellent note-takers and we jotted down some key points from Dr Adam’s presentation as well as reflected on what we think makes an effective leader. Check out the ingredients we think make a great leader and how Psychological Safety plays a role in creating a nurturing work environment!
Trust is the foundation of all effective relationships
Trust is the foundation of all effective relationships. Trust is earned, not given.As a leader, one way you can earn trust is by creating an open environment where people feel safe sharing their opinions and ideas without fear of being ridiculed or attacked. If your team feels like they’re being treated fairly and respectfully, then they’re more likely to be loyal to you and your organisation.
A good leader asks questions and listens to feedback
A good leader is always asking questions. Asking questions is one of the best ways to learn and grow, especially if you're trying to understand something new. It also helps you learn about yourself and others, which is essential for becoming an effective leader. Listening to feedback is another great way to improve as a leader because it allows you to gain insight into how others see you from their perspective and what they think could be improved upon in your leadership abilities.One thing we've learned over time is that asking questions doesn't always mean being insecure; rather, it can help develop rapport with others while learning more about who they are as individuals. What's great about this approach is that it encourages learning across all areas: cognitively (through asking), emotionally (through listening), socially/relationally (through connecting with people) - you get the idea! This type of exchange makes team building easier because it creates an atmosphere where information flows freely between everyone involved in order for everyone else's needs/goals/desires etc. to be met.
A good leader isn't afraid to reflect on past mistakes and learn from them
The best leaders are not afraid of mistakes. They know that learning from their mistakes is the only way to grow as a person and become better at what they do. If you're in a position of leadership, don't be afraid to reflect on your past experiences and use them to improve your current situation or future projects.It's important not to dwell on past mistakes; instead, learn from those missteps so that you can push ahead with confidence and positivity in your day-to-day work tasks.
A good leader doesn't take things personally; they focus on the bigger picture
As a leader, you must learn to separate your emotions from the task at hand. This is easier said than done but it’s imperative that you do so in order to be an effective leader.
A good leader knows when it's time to ask for help and delegate work
Delegating work is a sign of confidence, not weakness. A good leader knows how to delegate effectively and when it's time to let go of control.
A great leader can admit when they're wrong and move forward with confidence
Good leaders are not afraid to admit when they're wrong. They can tell you that an idea didn't work and why, or that their actions were inappropriate.They also know how to laugh at themselves and accept what happened, instead of living in denial about their mistakes or making excuses for them. In other words, good leaders take responsibility for the things they do or say.
Effective leaders are humble, accountable and confident, which makes them authentic leaders whom people trust and respect
When we think of great leaders, what do they have in common? If you said that they’re humble, accountable and confident, then you are right! Effective leaders are open to feedback and willing to learn from their mistakes. They also take responsibility for their actions and the actions of their team.So, we've shared what we think the qualities of an effective leader are, now let's dive even deeper and look at what UQ Business School's Dr Adam has to say about taking leadership to the next level.
Leadership and Psychological Safety in the workplace
Dr Adam spoke to the idea of psychological safety in the workplace, which is a shared belief that the work environment is safe for interpersonal risk-taking.The benefits of employees feeling psychologically safe include:
Collaboration + helping
Voice + creativity
Experimenting + learning
Trust + team performance
The leader sets the tone
How can leaders improve Psychological Safety in the workplace?
Dr Adam told us that one of the ways to improve Psychological Safety in the workplace is through Online Mindfulness Training (OMT).OMT has numerous benefits including:
Lowering anxiety and stress
Improving resilience at work
Improving conflict management
Fostering psychological wellbeing
What is OMT?
OMT can be anything from logging onto your Calm App and losing yourself in a guided meditation or listening to a sleep playlist as you drift off to sleep. All these things can help contribute to helping you become a mindful leader.Great leaders know that they can't do everything on their own and they're good at finding the right people to help them lead. Effective leaders are humble, accountable and confident, which makes them authentic leaders whom people trust and respect.To learn more about the amazing work UQ Business School is doing, click here!
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"""Kuwa kiongozi ni zaidi ya kuwa bosi au mtu anayefanya maamuzi yote." Kiongozi mzuri anajua jinsi ya kuchochea timu yake na kuwawezesha kufanya kazi yao bora. Wao huongoza kwa mfano na kutoa maono ya mafanikio kwa kila mtu katika timu yao. Viongozi wakuu pia ni wanyenyekevu, wenye kujibu na wenye kujiamini, ambayo huwafanya kuwa viongozi halisi ambao watu wanawaamini na kuwaheshimu. "Kama ilivyoelezwa hapo juu, katika mkutano wa kwanza wa UQ Business School, Adam A. Kay, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa UQ Business School, alisema: ""Tunafurahi kuwa na mwongozo mzuri wa kuongoza kwa njia ya mtandao." Angalia viungo tunavyofikiri hufanya kiongozi mkubwa na jinsi Usalama wa Saikolojia unavyofanya jukumu katika kuunda mazingira ya kazi ya kulea! Uaminifu ni msingi wa mahusiano yote ya ufanisi. Uaminifu ni kitu unachohitaji, sio kupewa kama kiongozi, njia moja unaweza kupata uaminifu ni kwa kuunda mazingira ya wazi ambapo watu wanahisi salama kushiriki maoni yao na mawazo bila hofu ya kudhihakiwa au kushambuliwa. Kama timu yako anahisi kama wao ni kutibiwa kwa haki na heshima, basi wao ni zaidi ya uwezekano wa kuwa waaminifu kwa wewe na shirika lako. Kiongozi mzuri anauliza maswali na kusikiliza maoni, kiongozi mzuri anauliza maswali kila wakati. Kuuliza maswali ni njia bora ya kujifunza na kukua, hasa ikiwa unajaribu kuelewa kitu kipya. Pia, unaweza kujifunza mengi kuhusu wewe mwenyewe na wengine, jambo ambalo ni muhimu ili uwe kiongozi mwenye matokeo. Kusikiliza maoni ni njia nyingine nzuri ya kuboresha kama kiongozi kwa sababu inakuwezesha kupata ufahamu wa jinsi wengine wanavyoona kutoka kwa mtazamo wao na kile wanachofikiri kinaweza kuboreshwa katika uwezo wako wa uongozi.Kitu kimoja tumejifunza kwa muda ni kwamba kuuliza maswali sio kila wakati inamaanisha kuwa na wasiwasi; badala yake, inaweza kusaidia kuendeleza uhusiano na wengine wakati wa kujifunza zaidi juu ya wao ni nani. Jambo la kushangaza kuhusu mbinu hii ni kwamba inahimiza kujifunza katika maeneo yote: utambuzi (kwa kuuliza), kihisia (kwa kusikiliza), kijamii (kwa kuunganisha na watu) - unapata wazo! Mabadiliko ya aina hii hufanya kujenga timu rahisi kwa sababu inaunda mazingira ambapo habari inapita kwa uhuru kati ya kila mtu anayehusika ili mahitaji ya kila mtu mwingine, malengo, matakwa, na kadhalika. kukutana. Kiongozi mzuri haogopi kufikiria makosa ya zamani na kujifunza kutoka kwao. Wanajua kwamba kujifunza kutokana na makosa yao ndiyo njia pekee ya kukua kama mtu na kuwa bora katika kile wanachofanya. Ikiwa una nafasi ya uongozi, usiwe na hofu ya kutafakari juu ya uzoefu wako wa zamani na kuitumia kuboresha hali yako ya sasa au miradi ya siku zijazo, ni muhimu kutozingatia makosa ya zamani; badala yake, jifunze kutoka kwa makosa hayo ili uweze kusonga mbele na ujasiri na ubunifu katika kazi yako ya kila siku. Kiongozi mzuri hachukui mambo kibinafsi; wanazingatia picha kubwa kama kiongozi, lazima ujifunze kutenganisha hisia zako na kazi iliyo karibu. Hii ni rahisi kusema kuliko kufanyika lakini ni muhimu kwamba wewe kufanya hivyo ili kuwa kiongozi ufanisi. Kiongozi mzuri anajua wakati wa kuomba msaada na kugawa kazi - kugawa kazi ni ishara ya ujasiri, sio udhaifu. Kiongozi mzuri anajua jinsi ya kuwakabidhi watu kazi na wakati wa kuacha udhibiti. Kiongozi mzuri anaweza kukubali makosa yake na kuendelea na maisha yake kwa ujasiri, lakini kiongozi mzuri haogopi kukubali makosa yake. Wanaweza kukuambia kuwa wazo halikufanya kazi na kwa nini, au kwamba vitendo vyao havikuwa sahihi, na pia wanajua jinsi ya kujicheka na kukubali kile kilichotokea, badala ya kuishi katika kukataa makosa yao au kufanya udhuru kwa ajili yao. Kwa maneno mengine, viongozi wazuri huchukua daraka kwa mambo wanayofanya au kusema. Viongozi wenye uwezo ni wanyenyekevu, wenye kujibu na wenye kujiamini, na hivyo huwafanya kuwa viongozi wa kweli ambao watu wanawaamini na kuwaheshimu. Kama ulisema kwamba wao ni wanyenyekevu, wajibu na uhakika, basi wewe ni haki! Viongozi wenye ufanisi ni watu wanaokubali maoni na wana nia ya kujifunza kutokana na makosa yao. "Wanaweza pia kuchukua jukumu la vitendo vyao na vitendo vya timu yao. ""Tumeelezea sifa za kiongozi mzuri, sasa hebu tuchunguze zaidi na tuone kile Dk Adam wa UQ Business School anasema juu ya kuchukua uongozi kwa kiwango kifuatacho." Uongozi na Usalama wa Saikolojia katika Mahali pa Kazi: Msimamo wa Usalama wa Saikolojia katika Mahali pa Kazi: Jinsi Viongozi Wanavyoweza Kuboresha Usalama wa Saikolojia katika Mahali pa Kazi "Mwanamke huyo alisema kuwa ""kuongeza usalama wa kisaikolojia katika mahali pa kazi ni kupitia mafunzo ya akili ya mtandaoni (OMT) ambayo ina faida nyingi, ikiwa ni pamoja na kupunguza wasiwasi na mkazo, kuboresha uthabiti kazini, kuboresha usimamizi wa migogoro, kukuza ustawi wa kisaikolojia.""" OMT inaweza kuwa chochote kutoka kuingia kwenye programu yako ya Calm na kupotea katika kutafakari kwa kuongozwa au kusikiliza orodha ya kucheza ya usingizi unapoingia kitandani. Vitu hivi vinaweza kukusaidia kuwa kiongozi mwenye akili.Viongozi wakubwa wanajua kwamba hawawezi kufanya kila kitu peke yao na wana ustadi wa kupata watu sahihi kuwasaidia kuongoza. Viongozi bora ni wanyenyekevu, wajibu na uhakika, ambayo inafanya wao viongozi halisi ambao watu kuamini na kuheshimu.Kujifunza zaidi kuhusu kazi ya ajabu UQ Business School ni kufanya, bonyeza hapa! Kwa ushirikiano na