The first key step to achieving consistency: knowing your own, personal leadership style.
For example, do you prefer written communication or verbal interactions? Do you want to be prepared in advance for meetings, or do you think better on your feet?
There’s no right or wrong. These preferences are a part of who you are. Once you understand your unique approach, you can better communicate your preferences. Your employees will be happy to comply with your requests. They’ll understand that you prefer e-mailed meeting notices to impromptu gatherings or executive summaries instead of lengthy reports. Remember, the people who work for you like knowing the rules.
Understanding your own style can also help you recognize preferences among your employees, and especially your customers. For instance, you may like a glowing public acknowledgment of a job well done while your project team leader may prefer a framed letter of commendation. Responding to these subtle differences will elevate you in your employees’ eyes, and increase loyalty in your customers!
Did you know? Ann has developed The Warrior Styles to help you better understand your styles and those around you! Interested in the Assessment? Contact her!
Ann M. Evanston is a “Chief Breakthrough Officer” teaching other Business Warriors how to slow down, and find the most unique part of their business that makes them stand out among the crowd. She has been named one of the top marketing consultants by About.com, is a guest blogger for Showcasing Women and takes pride in moving you from “blah, blah, blah” to “BOOM, BOOM. BOOM!”
