Four essential behaviors for successful leadership
Extensive research among CEOs shows that successful leaders exhibit certain behaviors that set them apart from their less successful colleagues. Although this research was specifically focused on CEOs, I believe the findings are relevant and applicable to leaders at all levels within an organization. Whether you are a team leader, manager, or aspiring leader, these four behaviors can help you become more effective in your leadership.
1. Make decisions with speed and conviction
A notable trait of successful CEOs is their ability to make decisions quickly and with conviction. They understand that timely decision-making is essential, even when not all information is available. Quick decision-making prevents stagnation and fosters a proactive culture within teams and departments.
Tip: By making decisions with 65% certainty and relying on the judgment of a select group of advisors and confidants, you as a leader can be both efficient and effective.
2. Engagement leads to impact
Successful leaders understand the needs and motivations of their employees and other stakeholders. By creating a shared vision and communicating effectively, they can inspire and engage their teams. This means actively listening, asking the right questions, and involving people in the decision-making process. This not only promotes collaboration but also ensures that everyone feels heard and valued.
Tip: Approach conversations with curiosity and an open attitude. Ask questions and listen more than you speak, even if you partially or fully disagree with what is being said.
3. Proactive adaptation
The world is constantly changing. Leaders who effectively adapt to new circumstances excel. This is true not only for CEOs but for all leaders. Successful leaders therefore spend a significant amount of their time on long-term thinking and anticipating future trends and challenges. By consulting information from diverse sources and maintaining a broad network, they can detect early signs of change and make strategic adjustments to keep their teams and organizations agile.
Tip: Make time for attending conferences, gaining inspiration through articles and videos, conversations with critical thinkers, etc. Consider this part of your work and responsibility, even though these activities may not yield immediate visible results.
4. Deliver consistent results
Reliability and consistency in delivering visible results are perhaps the most crucial traits of successful leaders. They set realistic expectations, continuously monitor performance, and make quick adjustments as needed. This builds trust with employees and stakeholders. By setting clear goals and taking responsibility, leaders at all levels can improve team performance and create a culture of reliability.
Tip: Understand where or when you procrastinate. And understand you don’t need to do it all yourself. Either delegate or ask for help. That also means letting go, and accepting mistakes to be made.
Conclusion
There is no formula for guaranteed success in leadership. But by focusing on the above four behaviors of successful leadership, leaders at all levels can significantly increase their chances of success. In other words, decisive decision-making, effective engagement, proactive adaptation, and reliable result delivery together form the basis for effective leadership.
At COURIUS, we believe that developing these four behaviors is crucial for any leader striving for impact. Would you like to know more about how you can develop these? Contact us for a conversation to explore your ask with one of our experienced business coaches.
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