Leadership doesn't have to be complicated - here are 10 tips to get started!

1. Lead by example

Demonstrate the behaviours you want to see in others.

2. Listen actively

Make eye contact and give others your full attention.

3. Seek feedback

Ask for feedback regularly to improve your leadership.

4. Stay consistent

Your team needs to know they can rely on you.

5. Show empathy

Lead with emotional intelligence to understand your team better.

6. Be authentic

Know your values, beliefs, strengths and interests, and act in alignment with them.

7. Manage stress

Manage your mental health to sustain showing up as a leader.

8. Show humility

Acknowledge when you don't have all the answer.

9. Take total responsibility

Choose how you want to show up even when things go wrong.

10. Keep learning

Invest in your personal development as a leader.

Written by Ashley Belteky

I'm on a mission to improve the interpersonal skills of the trade sector. If you're passionate about leadership, self-improvement or having a positive impact on your workplace or industry, here are some ways you can get involved:

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