In some ways, it should be no surprise that team leadership drives engagement as team leaders are in the trenches with their fellow employees day-in and day-out, sharing directly in the wins and losses and being held accountable by their managers for the results.
Because of this close interaction, team leaders generally have the opportunity to connect with employees on a far more personal level than the typical manager does. A good team leader knows how to find and fire-up the motivation inside good employees.
GOOD team leaders generally:
- Develop strategies
- Provide training
- Listen to feedback from their employees
- Manage day to day operations
- Create & distribute reports
BUT.....GREAT team leaders take it 'up a notch' by having:
- A clear, elevating goal
- Results driven structure
- Competent team members
- Unified commitment
- High standards of excellence
- Principled leadership
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