By: Patty Prosser
It is widely believed that an Engaged Leader is a more Effective Leader. Why? Well, aside from the fact that they generally produce greater results for the companies they serve, an equally important reason is that Engaged Leaders foster an environment that inspires and motivates their team by giving those who follow them a greater sense of connection and purpose.
What do Engaged Leaders do? Here are some key characteristics:
Strong Communication:
Engaging leaders are excellent communicators, both in conveying their vision and actively listening to their team’s needs and ideas.
Empathy and Understanding:
They demonstrate empathy by understanding their team’s perspectives, feelings, and challenges, fostering trust and rapport.
Inspiration and Motivation:
Engaging leaders inspire their teams by setting clear goals, providing a sense of purpose, and motivating them to achieve their best.
Collaboration and Support:
They encourage collaboration within the team, providing support, guidance, and resources to help members succeed.
Empowerment and Trust:
Engaging leaders trust their team members, empower them to take ownership of their work and delegate tasks effectively.
Open to Feedback and Growth:
They are open to feedback, willing to learn and grow, and actively seek opportunities to improve their leadership skills.
And, the company benefits in a number of ways, as well:
Increased Employee Engagement:
Engaged employees are more motivated, productive, and satisfied in their work.
Improved Team Performance:
Engaging leaders create a high-performing team environment where individuals contribute their best work.
Enhanced Collaboration and Innovation:
By fostering a sense of connection and trust, engaging leaders encourage collaboration and innovation within the team.
Stronger Relationships and Trust:
Engaging leaders build strong relationships with their team members, fostering trust and respect.
Improved Retention:
Employees are more likely to stay with an organization that has engaging leadership.
Leadership Coaching can significantly improve leadership engagement by enhancing leadership skills, fostering a supportive environment, and ultimately leading to greater employee engagement and satisfaction. By providing a safe space for leaders to explore challenges and develop new approaches, coaching can empower them to become more effective communicators, better listeners, and more empathetic leaders.
Coaching also directly enhances day-to-day performance and productivity. Instead of simply managing outcomes, coaching helps team members clarify goals, develop key skills, and reflect on progress, leading to empowerment and self-sufficiency.
Engagement, motivation, and performance from team members and teams are built when team members feel cared for, valued, and invested in. By providing Coaching, leaders learn to hone their skills and empower team members to grow in ways that leading and managing cannot.
Beyond performance, people are more likely to stay with organizations where they feel supported and where their growth is prioritized. Over time, this mindset helps build a culture of continuous learning, where feedback, development, risk-taking, and innovation are part of the everyday experience.
You can learn more about Leadership Coaching from The Center for Leadership Excellence by visiting our website at www.cleindy.com
Patty Prosser is Co-Founder and Coaching Practice Leader at The Center for Leadership Excellence. For more information, contact Patty at 317-727-6464 or at pprosser@cciindy.com.