Helping leaders motivate their people to a higher level of performance through strong human relations,
team building and goal of GV. This is the seven Minute Leadership Podcast
with your host Paul fella Aldo. Hello everyone, and welcome to the Seven
Minute Leadership Podcast, Episode one sixty five. And I have another question for
you. Is your leadership style working? How would you even know? How
do you measure it? So for this episode, I want to go over
a few ways that you can assess your team to determine if your leadership style
is working. So the quick way to assess your leadership style is to observe
how it's being received by those that you're leading, or people responding positively to
your leadership methods. They being productive, creative and engaged in their roles.
Are they taking the initiative to solve problems income up with new ideas? Are
they expressing appreciation for your leadership. If the answer is yes to all of
these questions, then it's likely that your leadership style is working. That's great,
but let's dive deeper. Effective leaders understand the importance of clear communication.
One way to gauge the effectiveness of your leadership style is by evaluating how well
you convey information, expectations, and goals to your team members. Leaders should
encourage open dialogue, actively listen to their team's feedback, and ensure that messages
are understood and interpreted correctly. If your team members demonstrate comprehension and actively engage
in discussions, it's an indication that your communication style is effective. Your sess
as a leader is closely tied to the engagement and satisfaction levels of your team
members. Engaged employees are more likely to be productive, motivated, and committed
to achieving organizational goals. You need to regularly assess employee satisfaction through things like
surveys and one on one conversations and even performance evaluations. And I used to
do this all the time. I would just hand my employees a document that
I made and ask them to review me. I'd say, go ahead and
write it down, give it to me, good or bad, no repercussions,
And it was great. The look on their face was priceless when I
would do this, and I got some great, very real world feedback.
But other things to consider are positive feedback, high levels of motivation, and
low turnover rates will also indicate that your leadership style is fostering a positive work
environment. Your leadership effectiveness can also be measure by the extent to which you
help your team reach their objectives. I use smart goals ones that are specific,
measurable, attainable, relevant, and time bound, and you should regularly
evaluate whether your team is making progress towards these goals. If those goals are
consistently met or exceeded, then your leadership style is effective in driving performance.
On the other hand, if goals are consistently missed or your team members struggle
to meet expectations and deadlines, that it may indicate the need for adjustments in
your leadership approach. Your leadership style should encourage collaboration in overall foster positive team
dynamics. You need to observe how team members interact with each other, whether
they trust and support one another, and if they feel comfortable sharing ideas and
perspectives. Our job is to promote a culture of teamwork, establish a safe
space for discussion, and encourage diverse viewpoints. If your team members actively collaborate,
cooperate, and they leverage each other's strengths, it reflects the efficiency of
your leadership style and cultivating a cohesive and productive team. You should also make
it a priority to nurture the personal and professional growth of your team members.
You need to invest in training, mentoring, and providing opportunities for skill development.
Acquiring new competencies, assuming additional responsibilities, and increased level of confidence and
independence are some of the best indicators that your leadership style is effective. When
team members demonstrate growth and advancement, it is a testament to the leader's ability
to inspire and support their development. So evaluating the effectiveness of your leadership style
is crucial and it doesn't happen in one day. Using various assessment strategies,
you can gain valuable insights into your impact on your team and your organization.
Regular self reflection, feedback from team members, and adapting your style based on
the outcomes observed will help you refine your approach and create a positive and productive
work environment based on your effective leadership. This has been the seven Minute Leadership
Podcast and I thank you for listening. For more Paul Fellovaledo podcasts, visit
Paul Fellovaledo dot com.