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Dont be so afraid of failing that you dont let yourself
succeed. This isnt about being right; its about evolving while on
display. JUDY BOOZER, Executive Director at Bleeding Heart
Ministries, LLC
Listen. And watch. And listen. Find time to spend a few private
moments with each person to find out what they see as their
strengths and what they most enjoy doing. Remain accessible.
When/if you begin to make changes, provide plenty of information
and support. SUSAN R. MEYER, Author, Life Architect
Lead through example and inspiration, not through intimidation,
pressure and fear. PATRICK P. STAFFORD, Writer, Editor,
Journalist
Provide timely feedback, create a sense of ownership in
teamwork and provide a clear direction and recognition of
accomplishments. This helps create a culture that empowers and
recognizes everyones role in the common goal. ANA PARDO, Project
Manager
Build a culture of trust, celebration of successes and
enthusiasm. If you dont, your employees bodies may be there, but
their hearts and minds will be elsewhere. CAROL FETZER, Owner,
Forte Speakers
In my experience, if a new leader has come up within the
organization, the most difficult thing is navigating the
relationships they had with their prior peer group. Stay centered
and look for a mentor in your new peer group to help you. BRENDA
ROBERTSON, Executive Leader
Make sure that the expectations for your team are clear so that
you can justify holding everyone accountable. DIEDRA HOPKINS,
Business Development Professional
Learn to ask questions to get others to nd the answer on their
own. Like the proverb goes, Give a man a fish and you feed him for
a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. KELLY
BERMINGHAM, President at South Puget Sound Business &
Professional Women
Understand the communication styles of each person on your
team, as well as your peers and upper management. KIM ZARNOWSKI,
Office Administrator and PT Consultant
Involve others in your decision-making. It makes a healthy
working environment even better! VESTA WASHINGTON, Adjunct
Professor
Be the leader youd want to work for. BETSY DELY, Experienced
Retail Manager
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