- good communicator,
- passionate,
- decisive,
- knowledgeable, and
- competent
We seldom use words like flawed or imperfect. But all leaders are flawed and imperfect. And that's okay. They don't have to know everything or be skilled at everything. Many times I've heard people say, "the person I report to has never done my job. He doesn't even know what I do."
I say, 'he doesn't have to be an expert at your job to provide you with leadership. You need to be an expert at your job NOT your boss. If he's giving you the support, direction, feedback, and resources you need, he IS doing his job'.
Leaders get to make mistakes too. In fact, no one has to be error-free in order to advance to a leadership role. If that were the requirement, none of us would ever get promoted. It's because of those mistakes that leaders are able to learn lasting lessons, improve, and share their experiences. I've said it before, I'll say it again..
We learn more from wins than from losses. We develop more from mistakes than from successes. Failure is not final.
If you feel like you're not getting what you need from your leader, it might be time for a courageous conversation. Explain to your leader what you need from him/her. Ask what he/she expectations of you. Discuss work and leadership styles and share which ones will allow you to be most productive (i.e. autonomy versus continual supervision; solo assignments versus team projects).
Throughout the conversation, make it clear that there is something in it for your leaders, too. For example, let them know you are most productive when you have independence. Or, share that you can save them time and money if you have clear directions upfront.
In essence, it's your leaders job to lead, not to be perfect. And, it's your job to do your job AND make sure you ask for the leadership you need.
Throughout the conversation, make it clear that there is something in it for your leaders, too. For example, let them know you are most productive when you have independence. Or, share that you can save them time and money if you have clear directions upfront.
In essence, it's your leaders job to lead, not to be perfect. And, it's your job to do your job AND make sure you ask for the leadership you need.
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