Effective Team Leadership: Where to Begin?

Effective team leadership isn’t something you can achieve overnight. In fact, it’s something you can spend an entire lifetime mastering. The best leaders know that providing vision and motivation to a team isn’t something you ever “perfect,” but rather an area for continuous improvement.

But of course, you have to start somewhere. That’s what today’s post is all about. Whether you’ve just been promoted into a leadership role, you’re launching your own company, or you want to become more intentional about effective team leadership, here are some foundational steps you can take.

How to Be a Good Team Leader in 7 Key Steps

I want to be clear in saying that there’s no seven-step or 12-step or even 100-step formula that will automatically make you a brilliant leader… but for those wondering how to be a good team leader, there are some fundamentals that are worth getting down.

Know Your Team Leadership Style

The first step is self-assessment. Before you think about the needs of your team, think about the strengths and weaknesses you bring to the table. Think about how you like to receive information, and how you best communicate. Think about whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert. Ask yourself what really motivates you…