If your work responsibilities include managing people, than you probably know how difficult it is to understand different personalities. It is also difficult to find ways to work not only with the people around you, but also work on improving yourself. You often only learn when a specific situation crops up, and often it is a very hard lesson. You say to yourself: "I wish I'd known ..."
The beginning of the year is an ideal opportunity to find new inspiration for your work in the following months. If you want to become a better leader and learn to understand people better, read this summary of practical tips from one of the most competent advisers, Jack Welch.
The long-time CEO of General Electric (1981-2001), is an expert on leadership development and founded his own business school, the Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University in Virginia. He regularly publishes his reflections on LinkedIn. This time, he focused on practical leadership lessons and says: "Let’s save you from having to figure them out on your own in 2015."
10 leadership lessons for 2015
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Your personal values must be consistent with the values of your company.
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Do not be afraid to differ. Sameness only leads to mediocrity.
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In a culture based on performance, every action must have a result - positive or negative.
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You can't get anywhere without honesty and trust.
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Attracting, developing and retaining the best talent is work that never ends.
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Leaders must learn to distinguish between the development needs of employees that can be addressed using coaching and fatal flaws.
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It is necessary to communicate easily, consistently and with a clear focus on a particular thing.
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Nothing will enrich you so much as dealing with adversity.
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Leaders must learn to be happy for other people's successes, promotions, salary increases and personal growth.
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Constant learning is a must.
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