Teamwork cuts both ways: a team can motivate people to do and be more or intimidate them into doing less than they are capable of. Into this dichotomy must step a leader capable of getting the most out of everyone. Meaning:
· Know each member.
· Coach when necessary.
· Communicate effectively.
· Understand their capabilities.
· Catch them doing things right.
· Manage interpersonal dynamics.
· Be alert for changes in individual behaviors.
· Keep multi-directional lines of communications open.
A leader’s main responsibility is to make sure each of their team members or employees are performing up to their potential. Through analyzing, planning, communicating, training, and coaching, effective leaders accommodate the fluid and flexible nature of their group’s behavior, attitudes, and performance. They don’t want someone trying to perform beyond their capabilities, giving up and performing below them, or losing the confidence to do what they’re capable of. That’s a tall order that means they really must know and understand each of them and have the kind of relationship where open and frank coaching is perceived as helpful rather than hurtful. And if everyone – coaches, leaders, team members/employees, have open and collaborative mindsets, the team will perform at or above it’s collective capabilities. Actively practice your leadership role within the context of your team/group’s dynamics, and then manage them so they never regret a chance they never took. Be an effective leader like that today.
Kelsey Grammer (born 1955): American actor, comedian, producer, director, and writer, who has won four Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, five Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, one Daytime Emmy Award and one Tony Award
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