By Dr. Mimi Hull

10 LEADERSHIP TIPS

FOR NEW MANAGERS

Set the bar attainably high

Be the daily motivator / cheerleader

Walk the talk!

1. LEAD BY EXAMPLE

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2. KNOW YOUR DIRECTION

Inspire & guide your team

Communicate your clear vision & objectives

Set expectations & SMART goals

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Don’t avoid problems ~ they will NOT go away!

Avoidance = Indiff erence

Indiff erence = Loss of Trust

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3. DON’T WEAR BLINDERS

Perception shapes opinions – there are no exceptions!

Present yourself in a humble & approachable manner

Be transparent & admit your faults

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4. DON’T BE ARROGANT!

Your best tool to increase motivation

It builds confidence & encourages contributions

It reduces employee turnover

5. REWARD & RECOGNIZE

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Ask each staff member how they want to be addressed – then use it

Show an interest in their personal circumstances

Don’t pretend they are invisible

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6. DON’T FOSTER ANONYMITY

Ask for input on daily operations

Share progress and success

Don’t control - lead!

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7. EMPOWER YOUR STAFF

Find potential leaders through empowerment

Challenge them to reach their full potential

Be happy for their accomplishments

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8. DEVELOP NEW LEADERS

Don’t fall trap to the ‘Recency Effect’

meaning….

Take note of your staffs accomplishments throughout the year

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9. TAKE NOTE

Don’t gossip about employees

Don’t judge on personal matters

Focus on work-related achievements

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10. AVOID FAVORITISM

Dr. Mimi Hull is President of Hull & Associates.

Hull & Associates provides speaking training and facilitation services to Fortune 500 corporations, small businesses, not-for-profi t organizations, associations and conventions. She earned her Doctorate in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Management and her Masters in Counseling and Personnel Services from the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. Her B.A. was earned in psychology from Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York.

Dr. Hull is a fully Licensed Psychologist who specializes in organizational development and human relations training and consulting. This includes Change Management, Sales Training and Management, Organizational Development and Procedure, Board Development, Strategic Planning, Diversity, Leadership, Team Building, Motivation and Communication, Time/Stress Management and Personality Insights. Her programs are known for being upbeat, participatory and productive. Dr. Mimi is a veteran speaker with tasteful, amusing and inspiring information for every listener. 

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