By Gilda Bonanno LLC
How to
Lead with Impact
1.
Inspire and uplift. Foster an environment where people feel valued,
motivated and empowered.
2.
Be a catalyst for progress. Make it easier for your team to succeed by removing
obstacles and streamlining processes.
3.
Focus on meaningful work. Request reports and data that drive real decisions
and add value.
4.
Be clear and consistent. Make thoughtful decisions rather than changing
direction impulsively.
5.
Treat everyone fairly. Lead with integrity and create a culture of trust
by valuing all team members.
6.
Lead with humility. Stay open to learning and admit mistakes.
7.
Foster
a strong and positive culture.
Lead by example, uphold shared values, and create an environment where people
feel motivated, valued, and connected.
8.
Listen. Ask good questions and then genuinely hear what
your team is saying.
9.
Be
approachable. Keep an open door
(both literally and figuratively).
10.
Remove
barriers to productivity. Make it
easier, not harder, for your team to succeed.
11.
Have
courage. Address tough issues and hold
people accountable.
12.
Talk
to the people who actually do the work.
They often have the best ideas for innovation.
13.
Invite
diverse perspectives. Avoid the echo
chamber and welcome different viewpoints.
14.
Explain
the “why.” People work better when they
understand the purpose behind their tasks.
15.
Thank
people. A simple acknowledgment goes a
long way.
How to Lead by Example
16.
Be a
coach. Help people learn and grow.
17.
Give concrete
feedback. Focus on specific behaviors and
their impact on the team or project.
18.
Delegate
more. Empower your team by trusting
them with responsibility.
19.
Model
the behavior you want to see. If
you always work while on vacation, people will think they have to as well.
20.
Recognize
that to your employees, YOU are the organization. Your actions shape how your team views the company.
21.
Treat
people fairly. Don’t play favorites
22.
Understand
that leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Adapt your approach to each individual.
23.
Be a
strong communicator. Learn to speak
clearly, concisely and with impact.
24.
Identify
hidden talent. Look for untapped
potential within your team.
25.
Don’t
let your ego get too big. eadership is
about service, not self-importance.
© Gilda Bonanno LLC - Gilda Bonanno serves as a trusted advisor to executives and entrepreneurs to transform their communication, presentation and leadership skills. She has worked with companies on 4 continents, from Chicago to Shanghai and Rio to Rome. The instructional videos on her YouTube channel have received over 1.5 million views and her e-newsletter has reached subscribers in over 45 countries since 2008. For other articles or to receive Gilda's e-newsletter, visit www.gildabonanno.com