Leadership Performance Indicators

November 20, 2010

Influencing

Leaders who influence—
  • Use appropriate methods to reach goals while operating and improving.
  • Motivate subordinates to accomplish assigned tasks and missions.
  • Set the example by demonstrating enthusiasm for—and, if necessary, methods of—accomplishing assigned tasks.
  • Make themselves available to assist peers and subordinates.
  • Share information with subordinates.
  • Encourage subordinates and peers to express candid opinions.
  • Actively listen to feedback and act appropriately based on it.
  • Mediate peer conflicts and disagreements.
  • Tactfully confront and correct others when necessary.
  • Earn respect and obtain willing cooperation of peers, subordinates, and superiors.
  • Challenge others to match their example.
  • Take care of subordinates and their families, providing for their health, welfare, morale, and training.
  • Are persuasive in peer discussions and prudently rally peer pressure against peers when required.
  • Provide a team vision for the future.
  • Shape the organizational climate by setting, sustaining, and ensuring a values- based environment.

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