No matter the nature or location of your business, maintaining consistent habits is essential to accomplishing your goals as a leader. Success doesn’t happen overnight, but adopting a motivated mindset and integrating good habits into your daily routine could expedite the process.
Even if your goal takes longer than anticipated to materialise, consistent habits can keep you focused and moving in the right direction, preventing overworking yourself or your team in pursuit of your business goals.
Whether you’re leading a team of engineers, managing a construction company, or overseeing a retail operation, here are five habits that can elevate your leadership game:
1. Communicate!
Great leaders prioritise communication through regular one-to-one and team meetings. Encouraging an open dialogue between yourself and your team ensures everyone feels confident sharing their ideas and expressing their grievances.
It’s easy for meetings to become a drag, so it’s worth creating detailed meeting agendas and taking time for reflection to check that everyone’s on the same page and feels motivated to carry out their duties. Having a communicative, open and approachable leader encourages collaborative working and helps get the best out of the team at all times.
2. Plan, plan and plan some more
Effective CEOs take a proactive approach to planning rather than reacting to crises throughout the day. A great tip is to incorporate planning checkpoints into your daily routine: give yourself time to plan in the morning, reflect at lunchtime, and prepare for the day ahead at the end of the day.
Ample planning promotes thoughtful decision-making over constant firefighting. It also helps structure your day and make even the most laborious of tasks that little bit easier!
3. Master time management
To give yourself plenty of time to complete the necessary tasks, integrate your priorities into your daily schedule with realistic, dedicated time slots. There are only so many hours in the day, and trying to cram 101 things into each day is a guaranteed recipe for burnout!
Don’t forget about accounting for downtime; having dinner at your desk might seem tempting, but giving yourself time to relax each day and fully replenish your energy levels is an absolute must!
4. Ask for feedback
Recognising your own limitations and actively seeking input from others shows real strength of character and sets apart a great leader. Your trusted peers serve as the ideal sounding board, providing valuable insights into your leadership performance.
Discussing your business goals with your team fosters a sense of unity and ensures everyone is working towards a common goal. Asking for feedback isn’t a sign of weakness; it shows strength and is essential to becoming a successful business leader.
5. Carve out time for learning
Engaging in continuous learning and encouraging your team to do the same is a great way to ensure your business stays up-to-date with the latest industry trends and consumer behaviours. It also demonstrates a commitment to your team’s personal growth while injecting variety into their daily routine
At Burles & Co., we can help you establish and maintain positive habits to elevate your leadership. To find out more about our business coaching service, give us a call at +44(0)7778 489322.
