Information and knowledge sharing is a show of caring..some topics on leadership and teamwork collected during Tea Talk Session With Ketua Setiausaha Perbendaharaan and Tuan Haji Azman Ismail.
Here are the important take home points:-
1. Employees are the core of an organization. A good leader motivates employees to wake up in the morning and do the best job they can, far beyond monetary gains and benefits.
2. 70% of the current workforce are from Gen Y and the key to getting the best out of them is to not dictate but to guide. You will be surprised at how vast the potentials of Gen Y-sters when unleashed and channeled.
3. Where we start is Point A and where we aim to be is Point B. A good leader will have a clear vision of Point B and create the right organizational behaviour by guiding individuals to Point B, paving the way and overcome gaps eg training etc.
4. Take care of your health. No one is good when constantly sick or tired. A leader needs to be energetic and always on the go.
5. Minimise power distance. A good leader is close with his/her anak buah, turun padang buat kerja sama-sama. Give equal opportunity for all to say their piece of mind, there is no right/wrong POV. Create that condusive environment.
6. Always be positive and refrain from whining. Your employees look up to you, whether u like it or not, especially when in tough situations. Employees often emulate thier leader.
7. Think BIG. Continuously push yourself beyond and out of your comfort zone.
8. The choices that you make are what makes you what you are. You ALWAYS have a choice so make the choice that counts.
9. Discipline. It's what it takes to get you to Point B.
10. Have foresight. Good leadership will not only be in the now but also foresees the challenges ahead, plans and prepares the team to act accordingly.
Note: The above writing was not mine. I got it from one of the PTD Whatsapp groups which I was also the member of the group.
Cheers
saupee @ September, 2015