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Leaning Into Leadership
We all have a plethora of leadership roles in our lives, from running our own businesses to leading organizations to managing our families. Leadership has a lot to do with confidence, and we might doubt our leadership abilities at times. Chances are, however, that you’re a much better leader than you might believe. What’s more, we can all continue to improve as leaders.
When it comes to leadership, we must first recognize the difference between management and leadership. A manager is someone that has people underneath them that report to them. A leader is a lot more than that. They are someone that people look up to and are inspired by. If you’re struggling to figure out what that looks like, remember both the good and bad managers you’ve had in the past. Consider what you liked or disliked about each and try to emulate the best parts of them in all of your leadership roles.
No matter who you’re leading, it pays to improve your soft skills. Soft skills include communication, professionalism, critical thinking, networking, empathy, and building rapport with others. Your job is to inspire your team members to achieve objectives and move themselves or the business forward. By leaning into your soft skills, you can help those who are looking up to you accomplish many things.
I typically recommend leading with both your mind and your heart. It’s important…
