Simple things

I have worked in the leadership development space for some time and I can say its simple things that make the difference between managers, good managers and leaders.

Simple things, such as listening to people. Really understanding a persons point of view. Respecting it without attacking it and then explaining your perspective and the examining the differences together genuinely seeking the right answer. 

Having a vision of what you want to create and a well developed narration of why it is important. Visions are stories not a coined phrase on a single powerpoint slide. 

Values that you live by show people that you work with the importance of critcial thinking and consistent behaviour. Values create freedom.

Use teams well. Facilitate team work, give up your place as the big ideas person and become the person that can see the connections between the ideas of others. It takes a vigilant leader to see how two ideas can come together to generate an superb solution. 

Respect differences and encourage your people to hold roles that leverage their strengths, roles that are not defined by their job title. 

simple things done well make a world of difference