Helena Territt featured on SHRM.org “15 Ways to Become a Better Manager and Leader”
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SHRM asked Helena Territt for her top tip on becoming a better manager and leader.
15 Ways to Become a Better Manager and Leader
By Annette Harris on October 24, 2022
How can leaders become better people managers?
To help you adopt the best ways to manage people as a great leader, we asked CHROs and experienced people managers for their best insights. From showing genuine care for your employees as people to inspiring curiosity in your team, there are several things leaders can consciously do to develop themselves and their people management skills to become better managers of their workforce.
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Be Your Authentic Self
Leadership has a different skill set to the one of your team. It requires empathy and the ability to move from the dancefloor to the balcony. It is a role of relationship management, horizon scanning, inspiring people, and enabling the experts (your team) to deliver your vision in their way. Nobody is inspired to deliver by an anonymous suit. The best thing you can do to lead your people is to be your authentic self. This means understanding your leadership brand, strengths, and development areas.
If you are unsure who you are as a leader, the best way to find out is to seek 360-degree feedback and use it. Working with a coach on leadership assessments like MBTI or Hogan, and Belbin team profiling is also a great idea. By being authentic, you will avoid resentments (missed expectations), enabling people to amplify your strengths and mitigate your weaknesses—role-model a growth mindset by sharing your development needs and your leadership brand.
Helena Territt, Executive and ADHD Coach, Hatched Coaching
