WEBVTT 1 00:00:04.320 --> 00:00:09.279 Helping leaders motivate their people to a higher level of performance through strong human relations, 2 00:00:09.439 --> 00:00:14.119 team building and goal of GV. This is the seven Minute Leadership Podcast 3 00:00:14.359 --> 00:00:24.000 with your host Paul fella Aldo. Hello everyone, and welcome to the Seven 4 00:00:24.039 --> 00:00:30.559 Minute Leadership Podcast, Episode one sixty five. And I have another question for 5 00:00:30.640 --> 00:00:36.079 you. Is your leadership style working? How would you even know? How 6 00:00:36.159 --> 00:00:40.240 do you measure it? So for this episode, I want to go over 7 00:00:40.280 --> 00:00:44.880 a few ways that you can assess your team to determine if your leadership style 8 00:00:45.159 --> 00:00:51.640 is working. So the quick way to assess your leadership style is to observe 9 00:00:52.320 --> 00:00:57.880 how it's being received by those that you're leading, or people responding positively to 10 00:00:57.920 --> 00:01:03.280 your leadership methods. They being productive, creative and engaged in their roles. 11 00:01:03.759 --> 00:01:07.519 Are they taking the initiative to solve problems income up with new ideas? Are 12 00:01:07.519 --> 00:01:14.120 they expressing appreciation for your leadership. If the answer is yes to all of 13 00:01:14.159 --> 00:01:19.760 these questions, then it's likely that your leadership style is working. That's great, 14 00:01:19.519 --> 00:01:26.560 but let's dive deeper. Effective leaders understand the importance of clear communication. 15 00:01:27.439 --> 00:01:34.040 One way to gauge the effectiveness of your leadership style is by evaluating how well 16 00:01:34.120 --> 00:01:40.640 you convey information, expectations, and goals to your team members. Leaders should 17 00:01:40.719 --> 00:01:46.359 encourage open dialogue, actively listen to their team's feedback, and ensure that messages 18 00:01:46.400 --> 00:01:53.000 are understood and interpreted correctly. If your team members demonstrate comprehension and actively engage 19 00:01:53.000 --> 00:02:00.640 in discussions, it's an indication that your communication style is effective. Your sess 20 00:02:00.680 --> 00:02:07.040 as a leader is closely tied to the engagement and satisfaction levels of your team 21 00:02:07.120 --> 00:02:13.400 members. Engaged employees are more likely to be productive, motivated, and committed 22 00:02:13.400 --> 00:02:20.000 to achieving organizational goals. You need to regularly assess employee satisfaction through things like 23 00:02:20.159 --> 00:02:24.639 surveys and one on one conversations and even performance evaluations. And I used to 24 00:02:24.680 --> 00:02:28.719 do this all the time. I would just hand my employees a document that 25 00:02:28.759 --> 00:02:30.960 I made and ask them to review me. I'd say, go ahead and 26 00:02:30.960 --> 00:02:35.560 write it down, give it to me, good or bad, no repercussions, 27 00:02:36.240 --> 00:02:38.000 And it was great. The look on their face was priceless when I 28 00:02:38.039 --> 00:02:42.439 would do this, and I got some great, very real world feedback. 29 00:02:43.319 --> 00:02:47.280 But other things to consider are positive feedback, high levels of motivation, and 30 00:02:47.479 --> 00:02:53.840 low turnover rates will also indicate that your leadership style is fostering a positive work 31 00:02:53.960 --> 00:03:00.400 environment. Your leadership effectiveness can also be measure by the extent to which you 32 00:03:00.479 --> 00:03:07.000 help your team reach their objectives. I use smart goals ones that are specific, 33 00:03:07.159 --> 00:03:12.639 measurable, attainable, relevant, and time bound, and you should regularly 34 00:03:12.680 --> 00:03:17.080 evaluate whether your team is making progress towards these goals. If those goals are 35 00:03:17.080 --> 00:03:23.479 consistently met or exceeded, then your leadership style is effective in driving performance. 36 00:03:23.599 --> 00:03:29.919 On the other hand, if goals are consistently missed or your team members struggle 37 00:03:30.000 --> 00:03:35.280 to meet expectations and deadlines, that it may indicate the need for adjustments in 38 00:03:35.400 --> 00:03:44.759 your leadership approach. Your leadership style should encourage collaboration in overall foster positive team 39 00:03:44.879 --> 00:03:49.719 dynamics. You need to observe how team members interact with each other, whether 40 00:03:49.759 --> 00:03:53.520 they trust and support one another, and if they feel comfortable sharing ideas and 41 00:03:53.680 --> 00:04:00.360 perspectives. Our job is to promote a culture of teamwork, establish a safe 42 00:04:00.360 --> 00:04:05.599 space for discussion, and encourage diverse viewpoints. If your team members actively collaborate, 43 00:04:06.280 --> 00:04:12.319 cooperate, and they leverage each other's strengths, it reflects the efficiency of 44 00:04:12.360 --> 00:04:17.240 your leadership style and cultivating a cohesive and productive team. You should also make 45 00:04:17.279 --> 00:04:23.120 it a priority to nurture the personal and professional growth of your team members. 46 00:04:23.680 --> 00:04:28.759 You need to invest in training, mentoring, and providing opportunities for skill development. 47 00:04:29.560 --> 00:04:35.000 Acquiring new competencies, assuming additional responsibilities, and increased level of confidence and 48 00:04:35.040 --> 00:04:42.639 independence are some of the best indicators that your leadership style is effective. When 49 00:04:42.639 --> 00:04:46.720 team members demonstrate growth and advancement, it is a testament to the leader's ability 50 00:04:46.759 --> 00:04:56.600 to inspire and support their development. So evaluating the effectiveness of your leadership style 51 00:04:56.720 --> 00:05:01.279 is crucial and it doesn't happen in one day. Using various assessment strategies, 52 00:05:01.439 --> 00:05:06.079 you can gain valuable insights into your impact on your team and your organization. 53 00:05:06.759 --> 00:05:13.120 Regular self reflection, feedback from team members, and adapting your style based on 54 00:05:13.160 --> 00:05:17.959 the outcomes observed will help you refine your approach and create a positive and productive 55 00:05:17.959 --> 00:05:25.480 work environment based on your effective leadership. This has been the seven Minute Leadership 56 00:05:25.519 --> 00:05:30.959 Podcast and I thank you for listening. For more Paul Fellovaledo podcasts, visit 57 00:05:30.000 --> 00:05:31.720 Paul Fellovaledo dot com.