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5 tips for effective leadership masters

Good leaders are caring, generous, and understanding. The best leaders not only possess these qualities, but are also highly effective. Effective leaders get things done. They waste less time, money, and labor, and often see production faster.

In order to be the best leaders we can be, we need to be more efficient and learn how to get things done in the right way at the right time. Here are 5 moves that effective leaders master.

1. Delegate without fear.

You can’t do it all. Many people think they can, but the reality is that no leader can do his or her job effectively while being saddled with every task. The most effective leaders learn to delegate. Find trustworthy people who you know will work hard and do a good job. Give them a chance to shoulder some of the heavy lifting. Then, walk away. Don’t interfere with their process. Don’t micromanage. Delegate without fear and expect competence from those you delegate important responsibilities to.

2. Prioritize consistently.

Today, with constant communication, notifications and emails, we feel like we are being pulled in so many different directions. Effective leaders determine which things deserve attention now and which things can be saved for later. What is most urgent? What needs immediate attention? Focus on these things first. Time is a precious and limited resource. Don’t waste any time on irrelevant things.

3. Embrace automation.

My wife, Susan, is a big fan of artificial intelligence tools. She uses four different AI programs every day to help her with everything from meeting notes to podcast preparation. She is a great example of embracing automation to grow. This doesn’t mean she never uses her own mind, but is content with machines doing the thinking for her. But she used the tools at her disposal to become more creative and efficient. This gives her more time to spend with the staff she leads.

4. Empower others.

People like to feel empowered. This often happens when leaders show trust in their employees, give them opportunities to perform, and praise them frequently. The Harvard Business Review analyzed 105 studies and concluded that when leaders empower others, it improves overall creativity, communication, and trust in leadership. When people feel valued, they contribute at a higher rate. All leaders want this. When people believe that what they do matters, efficiency begins to increase.

5. Allow and accept feedback.

As a leader, if you don’t want to hear criticism, you don’t want to improve. Give people the authority to tell you how they really feel. Don’t be afraid of criticism. This makes us sharper as people, but also makes us leaner as leaders. We all have blind spots. Do we speak harshly without realizing it? Are we dismissive of ideas? The information we glean from open and honest conversations, if applied, can make us better people.

What else do highly effective leaders do? Share in the comments.

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