How to be a likeable leader?

Question

I'm friendly and caring. I try not to be so demanding and always fair in dividing works. But still I feel that my committee is not satisfied with my leadership. Please help me to be better.

Answer 1

you shoud always be prepared to listen to people, but at the same time, you are in charge so do not take any pushing about

A good leader can admit when they are wrong, make key decisions, even if some people dont agree. Explain your decisions, and give people the chance to voice their concerns, then make your choices.

And dont go on anyego trips, too many managers i have met have huge egos, because they are in control, does my head in.

have a read of these too. Jamie

Answer 2

Maybe you aren't being demanding enough, leaders have to give orders and be the one in charge....you can be a friend but not their best friend when you are in authority, people don't like bossy people naturally but people do respond to them better when they do it in firm and fair way, and will repect you for it.
Asking someone in the committee on how they think you are doing, and which way can you improve will not only give you an answer to your question but will show that you truely are a leader, and can stand on your own two feet like leaders should.
Better that way, than them approaching you first.

Answer 3

Don't worry about being liked.

Leaders lead. Popularity is only useful when it helps you lead.

Delegate authority as needed, kick butt when you have to. Define the objective and spell it out and stay the course.

And don't worry about being likeable. Some good leaders, like Eisenhower, were very likeable. Others, like Patton, were feared by their subordinates. Both got the job done.

Answer 4

You have to be willing to take their suggestions to heart not just yours all the time. A really great leader acknowledges the fact that without her committee she is nothing. Make them feel that their ideas matter as much as your and they will want to give you more ideas and better work

Answer 5

Read up on George McClellan, the general of Civil War fame. He was liked immensely by his troops, because he did not make them fight. He was a lousy field general. U.S. Grant was despised by his forces, because he did not care how many men he lost; only that they won battles. A very effective leader. Great leaders need to be respected. Love is immaterial.

Answer 6

1.Begin with praise and honest appreciation.

2.Call attention to people’s mistakes indirectly.

3.Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.

4.Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.

5.Let the other person save face.

6.Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement. Be “hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise.”

7.Give the other person a fine reputation to live up to.

8.Use encouragement. Make the fault seem easy to correct.

9.Make the other person happy about doing the thing you suggest.

Answer 7

First of all never volunteer to become a leader. if you have the right attitude and talent people will themself push to be their leader.

And if you are alredy a leader then to be likeable like others.
Pay respect Get respect

Answer 8

Some places need you to come across as strong and fair rather than friendly and caring.

I'd suggest checking out community college courses on management.

Answer 9

Be diplomatic, Get the project completed by placing the right talent in the right place. Above all keep true to the Golden Rule.

Treat them as you would treat youself if the positions were reversed.

Answer 10

First principle of leadership: you're never going to please all of the people, all of the time.

A leader isn't there to be liked. That isn't part of the job description.

If you can't do the job, quit, because you're wasting your own time and everybody else's.

Otherwise, stop trying to please your juniors and start making it clear that if they're less than satisfied with the way you do things they should leave.