Life and Career Skills

When you take on a leadership role it is important to always show that you are in control. Bring your people together and tell them what is to be done and how you expect them to do it. If you are sure about how you want to proceed, don't let anyone change your mind. If you're a little confused yourself, listen to the ideas of others. Then make the decision and stick to it.

Remember, you are in control. You are the leader, and they must follow your direction. If you have the goal completed in your mind, keep the thought and see it through with your team. If they hate you for it, so be it. If you were in their place you might hate yourself also, but you're the leader and the job must be done. There can be no second-guessing once it's started, and you cannot build self-esteem if you doubt yourself every step of the way.

Oversee their work and compliment them as they go along. Giving your team compliments can make you feel much better, and can even give you a bigger sense of self-esteem. It always makes a person feel better to make another person feel better.

Lend a helping hand if you must, but do it as an overseer and helper, not as an equal. You must have the air of authority to keep their respect and continue to lead. Even if you're quaking inside, don't let them see it. Tell yourself you're doing well and forge ahead. And remember, all leaders once started out at the bottom.

You are now a leader, and it's a scary thing but you can do it. All you leaders out there, please share your confidence and and control lessons.

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