You must learn to lead yourself first if you want to be the boss of others. Becoming the Boss is a guide for leaders who are trying to build their mindset and skills. The book covers topics such as communication, embracing the team mentality, and leadership skills. To be a good leader, you have to continually evaluate your knowledge, abilities, and attitude.
Lessons from football coach
Sometimes, as a football coach you might have to make difficult decisions. You often need to do more than tell people what to do in order to achieve your goals. This principle holds true for those who are promoted to boss. Vega believes in people skills being 80% to 90% for a job. This means that communication skills and interpersonal skills are essential.
You need to have the right skills to be a boss
The key to a successful boss is a certain set of skills and characteristics. Ability to inspire others is one the most important characteristics. A good boss encourages his/her employees to do their best work and works hard. This is possible by understanding each member of the team's strengths, and then guiding them in the right direction.
Second, a good boss should be able organize. A great manager can create and maintain a schedule and plan, and then follow through. A good manager knows the rules and anticipates what will happen and makes adjustments if necessary.
Communication
Communicating is a key aspect of leading a company. Communication is key, no matter whether you are a CEO of a small company or the head for a department. A good communication strategy will help your employees to know what you expect of them and how you can keep them satisfied. Communication is key to reducing turnover among skilled employees.
To avoid becoming too emotional, one of the first steps to effective communication is to not get too emotional. Be calm and don't talk to your boss when feeling overwhelmed. Keep your ears open and pay attention. Ask your boss if you have any questions. Good body language can also be practiced. Do not slouch or fidget, but remain calm and open to negotiation.
Team mentality:
Although it can seem difficult to foster a team mentality within your organization, it can help increase employee engagement. Leaders who adopt this attitude encourage people to take full responsibility for their work as well as the greater goals. Leaders who are willing to take initiative and improve the performance of their team will foster greater support and engagement within the organization. This shift may take time, but the results are worth it.
To foster a team mentality you must have empathy and change your management mindset. Traditionally, individuals are judged on their own work and results. In team environments, a manager is measured on the results the team produces. By focusing on the team's success, a great manager gets the best out of each team member.