Why Leadership Matters

Effective leadership is one of the most important parts of an organization in that it can enable professional growth in employees, high morale, and subsequently an increase in productivity. Great leaders are the backbone of the teams they lead through mentoring, offering stability, organizational knowledge, and practicing what they teach. When your teams know they are in good hands they feel more confident to learn and grow both personally and professionally. This is exactly why leadership matters so much, productivity in your organization can be linked to effective leadership.

So what does effective leardership look like? In a nutshell an effective leader will have empathy. All employees will perceive things differently and a good leader can empathize through all employee experiences. An effective leader will tailor their approach and style to meet the needs of the situation and group they are working with. Relationship building is also a motivating factor for employees. Strong relationships let the employees know that their leader has their best interests in mind.

Lastly, a great leader is accountable for their actions and also holds others to a consistent standard. One of the best ways a leader can be effective is being consistent in all they say and do. Consistency shows fairness to employees and those who feel their leader is fair in their actions and expectations can lead to higher productivity. Overall, leaders can improve their skills with accountability for them selves, understanding others, and understanding oneself.