LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP
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LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP
The Organized Leader
By Steve Adubato , PhD Freelance Contributor
As organizations continue to pivot and find new and creative ways of approaching how they do business , one thing is for sure . The most successful leaders ensure that they have motivated and organized people surrounding them to help keep the ship on track . The following leadership traits are required for those who may not fall at the top of an organizational chart , but are those who are expected to work independently in an organized fashion to move the organization forward :
◾ Strategically communicate . The organized leader ensures essential information is delivered to their team , and when appropriate directly to their CEO , while omitting extra details that could just become noise or a distraction .
◾ Follow up and follow through . It is your responsibility to create deadlines , deliverables , and benchmarks and agree upon when and how you will be reporting back to the CEO or your team on your progress . Don ’ t make your CEO come to you asking , “ Where are we with ….”
◾ Embrace Feedback . One of the best ways to improve as a leader , communicator or manager is to proactively seek feedback from others around you . Be open to the feedback and then use it to become an even stronger leader on behalf of your organization .
◾ Confront issues . Whether it is a missed deadline or a dissatisfied client , accept the fact that there is a problem , identify potential solutions , and then act . Doing so decreases worry and will allow you to move on to other tasks at hand .
◾ Get organized . Declutter your desk , clear out your e-mail inbox , use an online program or app to track your projects , or simply keep a steno pad where you prioritize your “ to do ” list . The key is to be intentional with how you work so that you can have a clear mind and be more efficient .
Steve Adubato , PhD , is the author of five books including , “ Lessons in Leadership .” His sixth book , “ Lessons in Leadership 2.0 : The Tough Stuff ,” will be released in summer 2023 . He is an Emmy ® Award-winning anchor with programs airing on Thirteen / WNET ( PBS ) and NJ PBS . He has also appeared on CNN , NPR and NBC ’ s Today Show . Steve Adubato ' s “ Lessons in Leadership ” video podcast with cohost Mary Gamba airs Sundays at 10:00 a . m . on News 12 +. For more information visit www . Stand-Deliver . com
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