In the world of leadership, it has traditionally been the norm to get involved in day-to-day operations—much like a coach who likes to score a goal himself every now and then. When leaders no longer feel they have to score goals themselves, they free up capacity to watch from the sidelines and figure out what their best contribution can be—so they can rock the game together. Then they can be more of a strategist and an empathetic team developer.
Many executives can’t let go of day-to-day operations because they shy away from the uncertainty: What should I do with the time I’ve gained? How should I proceed now? What strategic ideas and vision do I actually have?
Skills like finding inspiration aren’t usually taught—but it’s not hard at all.
Once you’ve developed your leadership philosophy and a vision, you can bring your personality to bear: With personal credibility and a high level of empathetic leadership skills, leaders work with their employees to develop a viable vision, guide, monitor, and support its implementation, and thus offer exciting opportunities for growth. At the same time, this style of leadership fosters self-determination and the ability to take initiative—resulting in high-performing teams that identify with their company and their mission. It’s a true win-win situation, far removed from old-fashioned vanity.
For those who want to develop their leadership skills:
New leadership program on my website:
https://sabinehappe.de/coaching-und-training/training/
