Andrew Barnett (Fort Lauderdale) explains how to become a more effective leader, based on his years of experience as an executive.

1. HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE
LEADER
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2. THE KEY TO ANY SUCCESSFUL
ORGANIZATION IS STABLE
LEADERSHIP
with these
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anyone can become a competent,
capable leader in no time

3. Don’t try to do everything yourself.
EFFECTIVELY DELEGATE
Not only does that encroach on your employees’ territory and make them
uncomfortable with you scrutinizing their every move, but...
It also inhibits you from doing your own job correctly
Delegating the work to competent individuals allows the organization to achieve
more than one person could on their own
Instills confidence in your employees
Creates an overall more harmonious workspace.

4. Goals give people purpose. They allow people to measure their progress in
a very visible way, as well as offers employees something to bond over
because they are all working towards a common goal.
SET GOALS
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Just as it is crucial for employees to make their yearly goals, it’s equally
important to celebrate when those goals are accomplished. Recognition in
some capacity shows that you as the boss are paying attention, and the
gesture shows that you consider your employees’ and company’s success
as your own.
RECOGNIZE WHEN THE COMPANY
ACHIEVES GOALS.
A simple HANDWRITTEN NOTE can go a long way.

6. Take the time to talk with your employees. Make sure they have the
information they need in order to complete their jobs so you can do yours.
COMMUNICATION IS KEY
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Being available goes a long way, as do actually talking to
employees and treating them with the same respect they would
towards you.

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It can be easy to worry about the immediate solution, and merely focus on
that. But for continued success, it’s imperative to look to the future and
work to anticipate the cause of the problem.
THINK LONG-TERM
Finding a lasting solution will make the organization function more
smoothly, in the long run, giving you more time to attend to other
pressing matters.

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Within reason! You want to make sure everyone is getting the job done, but
that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun while doing so.
MAKE THE WORKPLACE FUN!
Start a dress-down Friday, or bring in dessert once a month. When
employees come into work excited to be there, they’ll work harder
and produce better results.