Being a great leader in management is about so much more than simply giving directions and stamping a few signatures. The only way to become a great leader is through developing a strategic plan to make yourself a better motivator and communicator. Here, we’ll share a few tips for becoming a transformational leader in management.

Wondering how to be a successful leader? Try these five ways to make yourself a better leader in management.

Don’t Be Afraid to Make Mistakes

Good leaders take calculated risks and certainly experience failure from time to time. The important thing is to not allow those mistakes to defeat you. Take them as learning experiences, but don’t repeat them.

Set a Good Example

In its most basic form, being a successful leader in management is about expecting from yourself what you expect from others. Hold yourself accountable to set a good example for your team by coming in on time, respecting company policy, and achieving highly.

Think of Others First

One of the most frequently neglected components of great leadership is compassion. A selfish, but effective leader is an impossibility. Show your team that you care by listening to their ideas, treating them well, and showing empathy. If you don’t care about them, they won’t care about following your leadership.

Have Some Confidence

You’ve heard that popular quotation from Charles Swindoll, “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” Your attitude is something you can completely control, and a positive attitude is one of the number one ways to build confidence. Trust yourself and your abilities, of course without being arrogant. To be a successful leader in management, you’ll have to believe in yourself.

Expect the Best

Setting high standards for those you lead means that you’ll also have to set those standards for yourself. Make it a practice to hold yourself to the same standards to which you hold your team, and make those standards high. Be on time, work hard, and give your very best to the task at hand. More than just holding yourself and your team to these standards, however, work to show them that you believe they can meet them and motivate them to do it!

Being an effective leader is a skill that can develop over time, but not without a few conscious decisions and choices. Spend some time honing your leadership skills, and both you and your team will reap the benefits. References: Credit union board development