The 4 basics of good leadership

I begin this article by sharing with you a belief that is the basis of my entire leadership and strategy: to be a leader is to become an expert in allowing people to be the best version of themselves. You must understand what this means to make sense of the four basics of good leadership.

For this understanding to be adequate, it is crucial to understand that being a leader goes far beyond being a manager. Both roles are essential, but we must look at them differently.

The manager is responsible for running the activities. This function is more connected to the execution of projects. It's a role with less personification. The leader, on the other hand, has a more inspiring role. He also manages the projects, but this management focuses less on execution and more on developing those running the project.

A real leader needs to develop empathy and know how to see solutions based on the personal talents of each individual on the team. It is important to emphasize that the term empathy in no way refers to accepting mistakes and low performance; it does not mean letting them go. On the contrary, empathy means having the discernment to understand the problem and talk about it openly, to find the solution together. This is how we put employee development first genuinely.

Based on this, I see good leadership based on four basic aspects:

LEADING IS ABOUT PEOPLE.

A good leader genuinely connects with people, cares about them, and wants to see them evolve.

LEADING IS ABOUT PRIORITIZING THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUALS.

A good leader does not put the company's goals above people’s; he knows how to stimulate the team and lead them toward them, managing expectations and creating an environment of joyous excitement.

LEADING IS FREEING TALENTS TRAPPED IN OUTDATED STANDARDS.

A good leader creates an environment of trust and acceptance that unleashes the talents of subordinates. He or she helps them to have the courage to show themselves, believe in themselves, and assume their abilities, ideas, and critical thoughts.

LEADING IS KNOWING HOW TO FORM A TEAM BASED ON SYNERGY.

When forming a team, a good leader knows how to find the "sweet spot," the point of intersection between what the team members aspire to professionally and personally and what the company needs at that moment.

Leading is a journey, and we, leaders, need to be aware that this journey has several paths. We must be humble and understand that, throughout the process, we will need to change the route and recreate the strategy because we are in this process with other individuals, and each of us is unique.

Achieving these four aspects is part of a leader's growth journey: becoming someone who inspires, welcomes, and carries. Achieve them to be someone who contributes to the evolution of people, providing ideas and strategies that will make a difference in lives and, consequently, in the results of your business.

What do you think about these four basics? If you are a leader, do you feel you are on the right path? Feel welcome to share your thoughts.