Diversity

Just imagine a world full of carbon copies of you or me. Yikes! Embrace your team’s differences and utilize their individuality. If there is a slight language barrier or cultural difference, then increase your knowledge and learn from it. Don’t treat it as an obstacle but as an opportunity to expand your team’s horizon. All of us are unique and have an imprint to leave on this world, so let your light shine on!

Finally, be ye all likeminded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tenderhearted, humble minded. 1 Peter 3:8

Follow the Leader

While every team needs a leader, every team must also have followers. Too many leaders and your team is quickly headed into a downward spiral. Ensure that as a leader, you are developing and assisting your team to grow into leaders, but they are still responsible to do their part. Too often we are going in different directions and not even on the same book—must less the same page. Have you ever been in a situation whereby one boss is telling you to do one thing and another is telling you something completely different? And if you ask about it, you are the one questioned! Don’t put your team in that predicament. Communicate to ensure everyone knows how and what needs to be done, so you’re always on the same page.

The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

Proverbs 11:25

Knowledge Is Power

While this saying has probably been worn out, it is certainly true. Any great leader has to have knowledge to lead and direct. You must learn about your competition, as well as your customers, to effectively deliver. While knowledge is power, it never stays the same. It’s always changing, and there’s always something new on the horizon to contend with. Keep in mind your employees have knowledge to bring to the table. You may be the leader but may not always have the most knowledge or even the best ideas. Recognize the best idea, and praise those that had it. Don’t be afraid of sharing the driver seat at times. You may have to swallow your pride, but your team will respect you for it.

Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

Proverbs 16:18