4 Ways to Improve Your Leadership

Great leadership isn't just about guiding others—it begins with how well you lead yourself. When team engagement wanes, where can you begin to reconnect, reflect, and inspire more effectively?

1. Be self-aware.

Foster a culture where people feel safe being candid and providing you with honest feedback. Be vulnerable, admit where you can grow, and respond well to criticism.

2. Confront internal challenges.

Recognize and actively address personal obstacles that may hinder your leadership effectiveness. A professional leadership coach or a trusted mentor can help you identify behavior patterns and hold you accountable.

3. Adopt a growth mindset.

Instead of accepting "this is how it is," continually strive to answer: How can I make it better? Model a growth mindset by demonstrating that, as a leader, you are still learning too.

4. Embrace servant leadership.

Continuously ask yourself how you can support your team's success. Listen first and speak second. Then, roll up your sleeves to get involved—but empower, don't micromanage.