Train

#Beingaleader means you have to do a lot of training of others. On a lot of subject matter. A lot of skills. Ways to communicate. How to manage stress. How to manage teams. Sometimes, even how to do a specific task.

You’re the leader. You cast your vision. Others have signed on and want to go in the same direction and reach the same goal. The team members come with specific skills but you may have to hone those skills or instill new ones in order for them to successfully carry out various tasks. So you need to learn how to train others.

There are lots of methodologies on training. It’s important, first, however, to know that it is your job to train. To improve others. You can’t just look at a team member and wonder why they can’t do something you’ve asked them to do or is required for reaching a goal if you haven’t taken the time to assess their ability to accomplish that and then to give them the tools to succeed.

Some people only need inspiration. Others will also need the know-how and that’s where #beingaleader comes in. Training is an integral part of team building and vision accomplishing.

Whether training by example, by formal or informal teaching, or by some indirect coaching method, you need to find the way to communicate effectively to your team to raise their level of skill.

It’s the job of #beingaleader to train those on your team. If they fail, you fail.