
Leaders want to get better, well most do. Why is this the case? Probably because they believe in what they do and know that how well they undertake their role will impact how well the job gets done. However, there are so many books and complex theories that self-improvement can seem daunting. In a list inspired by the US Army, Bill Murphy Jr lists 23 Things Great Leaders Always Do on Inc.com. There is enough in the list that there will be something there for every leader, but the concepts are really simple and you can start implementing them today. The original article has some great explanations, but here is the summary:
1. Identify objectives
2. Gather intelligence
3. Plan a course of action
4. Scrounge for resources
5. Step to the front
6. Encourage your team
7. Correct when wrong
8. Build esprit de corps
9. Mentor your people
10. Exercise body and mind
11. Communicate effectively
12. Sacrifice as necessary
13. Review and adapt
14. Admit mistakes
15. Check small things
16. Find reasons to praise
17. Take time away
18. Thank and appreciate
19. Exercise judgment
20. Show compassion
21. Recommit to the life
22. Go to sleep content
23. Leap out of bed