As a coach, I am asked by leaders on a consistent basis, “What are employees looking for from me?” Being a leader is a unique opportunity to make an impact on other people's lives, and when leaders ask me this question, it’s usually because they want to give their best to those they lead. The answer to their question is simple: Employees are looking for leaders to care, listen and help them grow. While the answer is simple, putting each step of the approach into action requires some effort on the leader’s part. Care For Your TeamThis sounds so simple because great leaders do care. Listen, Listen, And Listen Some MoreA big complaint employees bring me about their leaders on a consistent basis is their leader talks "at" them when they meet, instead of listening to them.

Source: Forbes March 08, 2018 13:52 UTC