A survey conducted by the Dom Cabral Foundation in 2018 with 1.200 businesspeople from all over Brazil showed that to lead a team, the manager needs to know himself and be an example for the group. Therefore, one of the most important skills for a professional is self-knowledge. Being aware of oneself contributes to more assertive management, a more motivated team and, consequently, better results for the organization.
However, achieving this self-understanding is not easy. In addition to strengths, managers also need to be aware of their weaknesses. Being able to assess this complete set of attitudes will facilitate professional development and increase the likelihood of success in decision-making, strategic planning, and conflict management.
In this article, I give 5 tips that can help boost your career and develop self-knowledge:
1. Don't be afraid to ask for help
One of the most effective ways to grow professionally is to ask people on your team or coworkers what they think of you. This shows that you are willing to try to see your areas of improvement and improve them.
2. Give feedback
Providing feedback on the activities performed by the team you lead contributes to the development of each professional within the company, including yours. This is one of the best strategies to ensure that work remains aligned with the production pace.
3. Recognize the merits of the professionals on your team
A leader's main management tool is to recognize both their own potential and that of their team members. This ensures professional satisfaction and motivation to generate more results.
4. Engage your team
Having engaged employees means having a positive experience in the company's day-to-day activities. To achieve this, having a pleasant work environment is essential, as it generates less resistance from people, who tend to produce better.
5. Know how to make decisions
Self-knowledge brings confidence, a quality necessary for leading and seeking answers. With this, the professional also begins to realize whether he or she is ready to achieve results and, often, makes proposals on how to improve them.
By Adriana Oliveira, Human Resources Director at Mercado Eletrônico
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