Listed below are the seven most important tasks for any leader.
1. Direction: Leaders should not only provide direction from the top-down but also set goals and secure total organization involvement in reaching those goals.
2. Integration: Leaders are in charge of many employees who work in very different departments, and it is imperative that they integrate the skills and goals of all employees.
3. Conflict management: Conflict is an inevitable part of life, and business is no exception. It is essential for leaders to be able to handle conflicts in a mutually satisfactory way.
4. Education: Leaders should not only provide direction and deliver orders, but also educate employees and pass along the lessons learned from their years of experience.
5. Motivation: It is important for leaders to be able to motivate employees to perform to the best of their abilities.
6. Representation: Leaders act as the representatives of their companies both in public and during interactions with other companies, and are charged with upholding their company’s reputation.
7. Trust creation: Without trust, a leader will not be able to have genuine interaction with other team members or lead effectively.
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