If you want to lead people, make sure you’re thinking big on their behalf—and taking them toward an objective that’s both reachable and worth their while.
So advises Bill Murphy Jr., a contributing writer at Inc. magazine. He has compiled his most-read posts on leadership from 2015 to offer 12 quick and simple ways to become a great leader in 2016.
Examples:
Forget about titles and pedigrees: “Don’t get hung up on what other people’s job titles are, or what schools or previous employers they came from. Watch the results people achieve, instead.”
Be open and transparent: “A great leader understands that in a majority of cases, people who hoard information do so because they’re weak and insecure. Give others the tools they need to be successful.”
Be courageous: “You don't have to be fearless; far from it. Everybody is afraid, even of greatness. The test here is whether you can control your fears and act anyway.”