Dear leaders,
In a professional environment where requirements are constantly evolving, leadership proves to be an art that is as delicate as it is powerful.
Each decision, each interaction can directly impact the performance of your team and the success of your organization.
Faced with these daily challenges, how can you navigate confidently, inspire your employees and be flexible without losing sight of your goals?
Today, we invite you to explore the key principles that make it possible to stand out as a leader, by moving from assertiveness to strategic management, while avoiding the pitfalls of excessive benevolence.
Whether you want to move up the C-suite ladder or sharpen your current skills, this article offers practical ideas and concrete examples to transform your leadership.
Achieving leadership positions such as Chief Operating Officer (COO) is more than just technical skills.
Great leaders balance strategy and execution while inspiring their teams.
As explained Ram Charan within “Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done”, it is not enough to have a clear vision: you have to know how to transform this vision into concrete actions.
Successful leaders are those who guide their teams with rigorous execution while leaving room for initiative.
A COO leading a digital redesign must not only anticipate technical challenges, but also ensure that their teams remain motivated and aligned.
It intervenes strategically, while giving enough autonomy to encourage creativity and initiative.
The art of leadership lies in the ability to adjust one's level of intervention according to circumstances.
According to Daniel Goleman and his study on emotional intelligence, knowing when to intervene and when to take a step back helps create an environment conducive to accountability.
This balance promotes autonomy, stimulates creativity and reinforces team cohesion.
When managing a complex project, a leader must know how to intervene to unblock delicate situations, but also let his team experiment with solutions.
This flexible and responsive leadership style builds mutual trust and stimulates innovation.
An effective leader must be assertive, that is, able to clearly express his expectations while respecting those of others.
Brene Brown, in “Dare to Lead”, stresses the importance of setting clear boundaries while remaining open to dialogue. Assertiveness helps to avoid misunderstandings, manage conflicts, and encourage a culture of constructive feedback.
If a project falls behind schedule, an assertive leader will speak to his team in a direct but respectful way:
“We are behind schedule on this goal. How can we adjust our approach to avoid this situation again? ”.
This benevolent frankness makes it possible to correct the trajectory while engaging the team in the search for solutions.
While empathy is an essential quality, excessive caring can weaken a leader's authority.
Kim Scott, in “Radical Candor”, warns against the “destructive complacency” that occurs when a leader is hesitant to give clear feedback for fear of hurting.
This attitude can undermine long-term performance because it prevents team members from improving.
When an employee does not meet expectations, a benevolent but assertive leader will be able to give honest feedback:
“I understand your efforts, but there are areas for improvement. Let's see how we can do it together.”
By setting clear boundaries, the leader builds mutual respect and promotes individual growth.
Great leaders know how to navigate strategic vision, rigorous execution and human management.
They are assertive, set clear expectations while encouraging autonomy and innovation.
By cultivating these skills, you can not only improve the performance of your teams, but also create a work environment where everyone can thrive.
If you want to deepen these notions and perfect your skills, personalized support from a leadership coach could provide you with the keys you need to transform your management style.
“Success is something you attract by the person you become” Jim Rohn
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