It's about respect and trust

The fact is that people don’t leave companies they leave people. Employees want to work with someone they can respect and trust.

The best ways to build this are:

--clarity about expectations,--clarity about earning potential,--feedback about performance,--scheduled meetings, and--a framework within which the employee perceives he/she can succeed.

In today’s working environment people become loyal to the individual(s) they respect and trust.

The number one priority for managers and leaders in today’s work environment is to be up front with what’s happening in the company. If the company is experiencing a downturn and respect, trust and loyalty are present employees will pull together as a team. They will be innovative if allowed to share ideas and expertise. They will help a company survive!!

Questions on Leadership

We all have role models in our lives. To find out what we need to learn, who we'd like to emulate as a leader and how to improve here are a few questions to answer.

Name one person who, as a leader, affected the direction of your life?

What are the qualities that made that person a leader in your opinion?

In what area of your life do you consider yourself to be a leader?

What are your leadership challenges?

In your business are you a leader or a manager?

What questions do you want to ask?

Wendy Hue, PCC, CSP
www.partnersinprogress