Effective leadership is an important skill that can lead to promotions, even for those without direct reports. Some ways to demonstrate leadership include being the hardest worker, teaching tasks excellently, giving credit to others for their work, admitting mistakes and improving, and setting teammates up for success by playing to their strengths. True leadership requires patience, respect, and dedication to the success of both oneself and one's coworkers over time.

3. Of all the skills that can lead to promotions, effective leadership
is one of the most important.

4. Although not everyone realizes that it is a skill you can demonstrate
even when you don't have anyone to supervise. Here are some
of the ways to be a great leader in any job:

6. If you want someone to believe in your leadership, one of the best
ways to create an atmosphere of trust and respect is to be the hardest
working person in the room.

7. If you are tasked with teaching someone how to do something,
make sure you are excellent and detail-oriented in completing
the task yourself.

8. This can be for something as large as the quarterly financials
or as small as using the coffee maker in the office.

9. MAKE OTHERS LOOK GOOD

10. Good leaders don't need to take credit for the work of others
and they are generous at showing gratitude for the excellent
work of anyone who helps them.

11. Whether you are working with a coworker, a supervisor,
or an employee, be open and complimentary about the level
of help that they have given.

12. The best leaders are known for their ability to recruit and keep
talented individuals.

13. Also, making sure that others get credit for their good work is a great
way to get them to help you again in the future.

14. ADMIT MISTAKES AND BUILD
ON FAILURES

15. We are all human and, as such, we all make mistakes. If you make
a mistake at work, be quick to admit it and do whatever is needed
to correct it.

16. Don't pass the blame to anyone else and be up front about
whatever part you had. Offer to do more than what is necessary
to make it right.

17. SET OTHERS UP FOR SUCCESS

18. To truly understand a job, you must be able to do both the good
work and the bad.

19. If you are responsible for delegating work, pay attention to the jobs
that others love and the ones they hate, and try to consider
this when delegating.

20. Give the detail-oriented tasks to those who are naturally skilled
at it, the customer relations tasks to those with natural charm,
and the big idea jobs to the creative minds.

21. By breaking up the workload in a way that makes every member
of your team successful, you will create an appreciative and loyal
team and increase the likelihood of a strong business.

22. TAKE CRITICISM AND SUGGESTIONS

23. If you are open to criticism, whether you are the least experienced
or the most experienced you will have a great opportunity to get
closer to excellence.

24. The same is true with suggestions. If you recognize that good
ideas can come from anyone from an MBA to the janitor…

25. … and you treat all of those who come to you with equal respect
and consideration, then you will never miss an opportunity to try
something new and possibly become even more successful.

26. Becoming an effective leader requires patience, time, and respect.
It does not happen overnight.

27. However, if you are dedicated to the excellent work of both
you and your coworkers, it will definitely pay off.

28. Seeking a new financial advisor
position? Speak with the experienced
financial advisor recruiters of Willis
Consulting Inc.

29. They can many top industry contacts and
can help you land the position you want. See
open positions at
http://www.willis-consulting.com/financial-advisor-jobs/

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