In today’s world, it is more important than ever to have a strong leadership presence. There are many challenges facing businesses today, and having a leader who can steer the ship in the right direction is crucial.
While companies worldwide focus heavily on developing their product or branding strategy, it is just as important to focus on people development. To emerge as a 21st-century business; businesses must look beyond traditional leadership and understand how they can develop their employee’s leadership skills.
Percy Vaid, a leadership development expert and executive life coach offers valuable advice for people who want to develop their leadership skills. According to Percy, developing leaders requires a holistic approach that considers the individual’s needs, preferences, strengths, and weaknesses.
Percy Vaid is a leadership and life coaching expert. He has worked with companies to develop influential leaders and help them reach their full potential. He believes leadership skills can be learned and developed. He understands that learning and developing leadership skills can be overwhelming for some people. Hence, he developed a simple five-step process that allows anyone to develop leadership skills.
On an individual level, one of the biggest challenges to becoming an effective leader is overcoming procrastination. For most people, procrastination stems from fear and uncertainty about the future.
Percy suggests that people overcome procrastination by understanding that “confidence can help leaders inspire their teams, communicate a vision and inspire followers to take action.” Leaders must also realize that success is not linear and can come with setbacks. This is common for first-time leaders who are learning the ropes and trying to manage everything at once. It is essential to give team members the freedom to pursue their goals and initiatives without micromanaging them.
“Effective followers” see themselves – except in line responsibility – as the equals of the leaders they support and strive to empower others by helping them in their goals and vision. Percy also suggests that leaders should be open about their challenges and failures, so they don’t feel alone in their positions.
Once a leader has identified their core values and established a clear vision for their organization, the next step is to set goals and develop strategies for achieving those goals. Percy also recommends setting goals for oneself and the entire team to inspire followers to achieve their best results. Successful leaders empower their team members to set and achieve their own goals.
Percy says this process is essential for encouraging a team to become emotionally invested in achieving organizational objectives. Percy recommends leaders create goals for their team that align with the organization’s vision and values. This gives them a framework for defining success and provides direction for the team as they work toward a common goal.