Habits to Become a7Better Leader at Work

Take  ResponsibilityWhen you prove that you take responsibility —

even when things go wrong — people will respect you and see you in a leadership role.

Priori2ze  Collabora2onThe business world is competitive, but that doesn’t mean you can’t collaborate. In fact, collaborations

can often create more inspiring results with a larger audience base.

Be  Humble

Don’t be a credit hog. Sharing the spotlight is one

of the best ways to get people in your pocket who are willing to bat for you in

the future.

Never  Stop  ImprovingThe Japanese word, Kaizen, embodies this

mindset of continuous improvement. Focus on getting better every day in both the little things and

the big things.

Lead  by  ExampleIf you talk the talk but don’t walk the walk, your

peers won’t take you seriously. Practice what you preach and you’ll find that you are much more

respected at your workplace.

Try  New  ThingsDo you have a new idea on how to improve your

company? Do some exploring — start your idea as small side project and you may be surprised to find

it soon transforms into a fully funded part of your company’s business plan.

Know  Your  LimitsOne of the most important characteristics of a

good leader is knowing when to say “No.” If you take on too many responsibilities, you will do all of them much worse than if you focus on a select few. Be smart about the workload you take on and you’ll

reap the benefits.