Matt Mayberry shares three actions that hone leadership skills to help become a highly respected and influential team member:
- Devote time to daily growth
- Discover and embrace your personal strengths
- Improve your ability to connect with people
Source: Harvard Business Review, February 13, 2023. Link. Introverts, ambiverts, extroverts . . . anyone can learn how to do this. It all comes down to how we communicate.
Also see: Research: To be a good leader, start by being a good follower, Harvard Business Review, August 6, 2018. Link. Perhaps the usual advice for aspiring leaders “stand out from your peers” is wrong. Research suggests aspiring leaders would be better served by ensuring that they are first seen to be a good follower.