Mikkie Mills

Post Date: Oct 11, 2022

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Tips for new Bosses


Being a leader is not easy. It takes effort and practice to get the hang of it. So here are some things to keep in mind if you're new to the role.

Remember your Role
Remember your role. A leader is not a dictator but instead a servant leader. You have a job to do, which is to lead and inspire those around you by providing them with clear direction and motivation for their work.

Learn to Delegate Effectively
Delegating is an essential leadership skill because it allows you to focus your energy on the most important things. When you entrust, you're not taking on tasks or responsibilities that aren't yours—you're delegating those tasks and duties to someone else. Trusting effectively means giving credit where it's due: if the person who did your job well has done so again, then let them know. If they don't deserve recognition for their work (or if they've never done any), then make sure that others know how much better off we'd be without them.

Establish a good Working Relationship with your Team Members
One of the most important aspects of being a leader is establishing a good working relationship with your team members. While it's easy to feel like you have to micromanage and control everything, this isn't always necessary. The best way to build trust in your team members is by allowing them to be creative and make mistakes on their own terms and encouraging them when they do well.
The following are essential tips for building a solid working relationship:
>Be open about what you expect from each person on your team (and vice versa). This will help everyone know exactly where their strengths lie, making it easier for them to do their jobs well while also giving insight into how they can improve as individuals or leaders moving forward.
>Give praise when deserved; otherwise, keep criticism constructive so as not to create unnecessary drama within yourself or others around us - especially since sometimes we may need someone else's perspective before reaching conclusions.

Do not Micro-Manage.
Don't micro-manage, and you'll save yourself a lot of headaches. Micro-management is when an employee feels like they have to do everything by the book and follow every rule to succeed. This can lead to resentment and burnout from having too much on your plate. You want employees who feel motivated by their jobs, not stressed out or resentful at the end of their shift, because they feel like they are being micromanaged all day.

Communicate Often and Clearly
As a new boss, you've probably been tasked with communicating with your team on behalf of the company. This cannot be easy because you'll want to ensure that everyone understands what needs to happen at all times, but it's also vital that these conversations are respectful and straightforward.
Ensure everyone knows exactly what they're doing. If someone asks something one time, then waits weeks or months before asking again (or even worse: never asks again), they'll get frustrated with not knowing where things stand with their project/task, so communicate enough, so people don't feel like they're being asked questions over and over again without anyone having an idea what's going on behind closed doors. This will significantly impact leadership development.

Show Empathy towards your Team.
Empathy is understanding and sharing the feelings of another. No matter how large or small your team may be, showing empathy towards them will help you build trust and motivate them to work hard for you.

The best way to lead is through examples and encouragement, not threats. Taking care of yourself first is essential, as it will make you a better leader for your team.

Oct 11, 2022

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