Managing People as a Leader: Qualities, Goals, and Strategies

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Introduction
As a leader, I am somebody flexible trusting, adaptable cooperative, inspirational, loyal,
resilient, and also somebody who welcomes changes. Researchers say that leadership has
changed over the last few years due to the influence of organizational behaviors and numerous
assumptions of management. As a leader, I must observe these changes and also change
according to the changes in followers’ altitudes. The style, impact, and personality of a leader is
the most significant factor in leadership (Storey, 2016, 34). Leaders always have the
responsibility to motivate their followers so that they can act by the designed goals.
Mission
As a leader, my purpose is to provide the best by delivering the best in what I do and
accepting to learn new things so that I can do better. I will always learn new things because
growth requires continuous learning, and growth is an essential aspect of our lives. I will always
try to understand first because understanding helps in finding value in any given situation
(Gebert, Heinitz, and Buengeler, 2016, 99). I know that where value exists, there is respect for
action and better decision making. I would like to influence the development of my organization
and every person I come across. I will even build business, civic and personal affairs by giving in
different ways.
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As a leader, I will also have to motivate my followers by connecting their principles to
the organizational goals. Standards are based on how workers and leaders behave to achieve the
organizational goals. I will have to respect others by treating them with empathy, compassion,
and dignity so that others can appreciate me.
Qualities of a leader
As a leader, I have to do some things in a better way than others so that I can lead by
example. Leaders must know the way so that he or she can influence others. The leader must also
have or her definition of failures and success. Good leaders’ also work towards the achievement
of a common objective which is done by exhibiting certain leadership qualities (Avery, and
Bergsteiner, 2011, 6). Some of these qualities required by leaders include communication,
delegation, resilience, and accountability. It is good for me to be better in all the conditions that I
am going to discuss so that I can lead others effectively.
Communication
Communication is a critical aspect to the success of any person. Without proper
communications, it will be difficult for employees to understand my goals, vision, and mission. I
should enhance consistency while communicating in instances such as when I am giving
constructive feedback and when establishing the job expectations. Deschamps, (2015, 31) argues
that it is difficult for any manager to get better results if he or she does not communicate his or
her vision to the workers besides communicating how to achieve the goals.
It is imperative for the goal to be specific by defining the goals in a clear language which
anyone can understand. I need to be specific when communicating my goals so that everybody

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can understand my purpose for setting the goals. It is also important to always give feedback to
employees so that they can work in line with the set goals. Different scholars argue that words
can motivate employees and even encourage them to do what is unthinkable. Communicating
how to achieve the goal also makes me a better manager because my employees will always be
working hard to meet the set goals. It is also vital to involve democratization so that everybody
in the organization participates equally in the achievement of my goals.
Delegate
As the manager, I cannot perform all the duties in the organization alone. I need to focus
on the most critical areas and lead the rest to other responsible people. It can only be achieved
delegating duties to followers and empowering them. Micromanagement of my followers will
reduce the level of trust and also make it difficult for me to focus on other important matters. It is
therefore advisable for any manager to delegate duties to workers and observe how they will
perform these duties. I also need to support and provide any resource necessary so that workers
can achieve the set objectives and feel responsible.
Delegating of duties is very advantageous to the company in different ways. One is that
delegation enhances measurability because the manager can be able to measure the results of
delegating responsibilities by evaluating the performance of employees. In such a way, the
manager can tell what is remaining to accomplish the set goals (Lievens Pascal Van Geit Pol
Coetsier, 2007, 417). Employees also gain confidence and morale because they are given a
chance to show their abilities. Giving workers some responsibilities also makes them feel
honored and appreciated which improves their job performance, and this helps to enhance the
performance of any organization.