Hey, this is Leadership with Fadi. So, I am new Here and its my first post after my introduction and I am trying to get better—this is the assumption that I'm gonna make.
There could be a few things that you're doing that are gonna screw everything up.
One: You Lack Clear Vision
People need to know what they are doing and why they're doing it. How does their job fit into the big picture of what's going on at work? And if you can't make them understand how they fit in and why they're doing what they're doing, they're forever lost to your inconsistency. People need consistency. If the company's focus changes with the wind, all you're doing is killing the drive and causing confusion.
Two: You’re Inconsistent
People need consistency. You have to be consistent in how you reward people, how you discipline people, what you expect out of their work ethic, and, of course, how they're being compensated.
Three: You Don’t Keep Your Word
Paraphrasing Tony Montana: "All I have in this world is my word and my pulse, and I'll break them for nobody." When you tell somebody you're going to do something, you had best follow through. Now, I'm not saying that you intentionally lie to people. It could be little things that you say you're gonna do, and it slips your mind. But these perceived little things could be somebody else's big thing, and that's where you start to break down trust.
Four: You Don’t Lead by Example
You definitely won’t last long in a leadership position if you have the "do as I say, not as I do" mentality. If, for example, answering the phone is your company's number one priority, you’d best set the example: drop everything when that phone rings. Because that little action will go a long way in setting a positive tone.
Five: You Are Disloyal
If upper management were to come down on you, and the first thing you do is throw your employees under the bus, you’ve basically made your bed. You need to be loyal to your team. They need to know that you'll take it on the chin, after which you discuss with your team what went wrong and how it could be better next time. By doing so, you're showing your team that you are there for them—your loyalty lies with them and to help them succeed.
All these five points come down to one thing: your character. If you keep your character strong, life is easy. Life is good.
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