Have you ever heard the old saying "people don't quit their job, they quit their boss"? Yes, that may be true. A 2019 study found that 57% of employees quit their jobs because of a bad relationship with their managers.

The good news is that leadership skills can be trained. So, for those of you who are new to a managerial position, there's no need to worry. Now, Mindtera will summarize for you how to become a good leader.

How to Become a Good Leader

1. Instill the characteristics needed by team members

A good leader is responsible for their leadership attitude. They understand that what they do will affect the people they lead. In other words, a good leader leads by thinking and involving their team members.

Perhaps you believe that a good leader is someone who has good communication skills, the ability to motivate, and a high level of commitment. These are certainly important for leaders, but what team members most desire is trust, compassion, and hope.

• Trust, according to a 2016 Gallup report, companies with strong team trust are usually 17% more productive and 21% more profitable. Therefore, leaders must adopt trustworthy characteristics and prioritize them as one of the most important skills - because without it, people will feel hesitant to follow.

Example: When you feel there are certain obstacles or concerns about a project, try to communicate with your team members and listen to their opinions. This way, they will feel that you trust them.

• Compassion, give positive energy and a willingness to listen. Compassion means caring for team members holistically while looking beyond their ability to perform. Compassionate leaders must be willing to share their own struggles and accept honesty from others.

Example: React calmly and empathetically when team members face difficult situations in work or life. From family problems to burnout at work. Applying a compassionate attitude can help them succeed.

• Hope, encourage your team members to believe in a better future. Team members need to see that their leader has a clear direction in mind. They want to have confidence that their leader is capable of guiding them in the right direction. When you communicate hope, you can help team members feel more enthusiastic and excited about the future.

Example: Talking about the future is not the same as making empty promises. Instead, even when times are tough, you can acknowledge the difficulties while still communicating the best possible outcome to team members.

2. Building good professional relationships

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The concept of "leadership" cannot exist without a group of people who need to be led. Simply put, a leader cannot lead unless there is someone following. Therefore, building strong relationships, sharing trust, and having a growth relationship with team members are the keys. So, start by recognizing the values of each member and making an effort to get to know them as they are so that a good relationship can be established.

Unfortunately, many leaders do not spend the time and energy needed to explore the personal values of their team members. They may not understand the meaning of personal values deeply. As a result, these leaders do not explore what beliefs and feelings drive personal values.

However, by realizing how someone's values drive thinking, behavior, and decision-making processes, it can make it easier for you to make better choices for yourself and those around you. If not, you as a leader will tend to work on autopilot, which often can cause problems or obstacles for your career and organization.

3. Develop the skills and personal growth of your team members

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Do you feel that the people you lead, train, or teach are currently progressing and developing? Most people, when they realize they are not growing in a certain place, will sooner or later look for a job elsewhere that will make them grow even more.

So, give your team members the opportunity to become better every day through what they do, both in their personal lives and at work. Provide comprehensive group coaching and personal counselling as a facility for them to develop.

4. Pay attention to the wellbeing and happiness of your team members

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As a good leader, you need to be aware of the condition of each member of your team. Because, as you know, they have spent some of their time working. Therefore, their condition and performance should be your responsibility as a good leader.

Through the Employee Assistance platform, you can monitor and measure the condition and performance of each employee more easily without spending a lot of time and energy. You can also proactively invite your members to check-in regularly about their condition, emotional state, or current level of wellbeing.

With the availability of 500+ microlearning programs, 40+ Jeda Wellness content, access to group and personal coaching, and an analytical dashboard to generate data-based insights, it is easier to improve employee engagement, wellbeing, and development. Our solutions and services offer personalized and interesting activities to build a positive workplace experience.