Leadership Steps That Drive Your Business Forward

Every day, I see the efforts of several CEOs trying to project their companies to success or greater profitability in a recessionary scenario, like the one we are currently experiencing.

Without a doubt, maintaining a growth rate is challenging, regardless of the environment. A well-defined strategy regarding which path to take is extremely important to avoid failing in actions.

Maintaining leadership and control over initiatives can seem complicated. Fortunately, the most successful leaders in our fields have provided important tips to help us navigate this challenging journey. It is true that not even the most experienced professionals in the market have all the answers, but they do have valuable ideas about some key criteria that can drive a company to success. Here are some tips that I consider important:

1. Be curious and create openings

For those who want to boost their company’s results, it is important to be aware of new opportunities at all times. Along with this, create opportunities for the introduction of new ideas into the company and be responsible for promoting environments for the exchange of experiences. Curiosity is a key component of successful leadership.

2. Long-term thinking

There is one trait that is particularly important for ensuring the success of a company: thinking about the future. This seems quite obvious when it comes to projects or initiatives, but it is still rarely used when we talk about succession. There is an essential question that should always be asked: how would you like the company to be in half a century? Although a CEO will not remain in the same position for that entire period, someone will take over his or her line of succession. Encourage your team to think long-term. Do this exercise.

3. Emotional intelligence

I have heard on many occasions that executives are notorious for their lack of emotional intelligence. Ego, cleverness and lack of tact with people can have a detrimental effect on a career and, in the long term, on the company. Changing this behavior is an opportunity to help the company increase its levels of stability. Recognize the feelings of your team, value each member and pay more attention to your own personal emotions in an attempt to maintain a positive attitude. This will make a difference in the day-to-day running of the company.

4. Be versatile and flexible

The corporate world is subject to fluctuations at all times. External factors drive the company to success or decline, instability is always close and, therefore, it is more than important for the executive to be flexible to change. The versatility to change the business route is also vital to adapt creatively and effectively to new challenges.

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