7 Questions that Will Help You Become a Better Leader
Complacency is cancer to leadership. Getting into a groove can turn into being stuck in a rut without you ever noticing. So, how can you combat complacency? Test yourself, measure your current skill and ability in several key areas on a regular basis. Here’s a list to get you started. How comfortable are you being honest with your team? And, how comfortable are they being honest with you? When trust is uncertain, the ability to get the most out of your team is compromised. It’s up to you, as the leader, to set the tone and create an environment that encourages – and does not punish – constructive honesty. How well do you face challenges? Are you actively looking for ways to stretch yourself to become better, or do you tend to coast along and avoid conflict or struggle? How well do you control your emotions? There are times to be calm, and there are times to get angry. Do you have a good handle on which is appropriate and which times, and can you manage those emotions in a way that encourages your team to feel more confident in your ability to lead? Are you chasing the right goals or is what you’re building toward really just a distraction keeping you from something better? This can be a tough question to answer because none of us has a working crystal ball. But, if we’re being honest with ourselves, we can determine if we’re on the right track, or if we took a detour.