However, the list doesn’t end there. We’ve rounded up some more things that business leaders need to start doing, if they’re not doing already.

Your employees look up to you. They’re inspired by your success. In some cases, they want to be just like you.

That’s why it’s important for you to model the values you want your employees to have. Do you appreciate honesty and open communication? Don’t just tell your employees that – show them by being honest and communicate clearly. Is a positive attitude crucial to you? Show your staff that by adopting a positive attitude.

You might have pulled yourself up by your bootstraps. However, there were people who helped you along the way. And they appreciate when you thank them.

When your company experiences success, don’t claim all the credit for yourself. Acknowledge the people who helped you make it happen: your employees. They’ll feel as though you hold them in high esteem and that they’re part of something bigger than themselves. Your employees are also more likely to stay at an organization where they feel their contribution matters.

No one wants to feel like a tiny cog in a gigantic machine. They’re human beings, and the leadership needs to treat them as such.

Take the time to get to know your employees. At a large company, this can be difficult. However, it’s well worth it. Your employees will feel respected. And when employees feel respected, they want to come to work and be productive, which leads to greater business success.

In order for your employees to be committed to their jobs, they need to see that their leaders are committed to the company. When business leaders show enthusiasm and take an active concern in the company’s health, the rest of the team will follow their example.

For example, if there’s a new initiative the company has adopted, business leaders must show that they fully support it. They have to explain why this initiative matters and why the success of the firm depends upon it. The support of business leaders will convince employees of the initiative’s importance.

Use 360 feedback surveys to get the whole story, and learn what your employees think of your leadership.

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