20 Simple Rules for Being Great at Leading your Team

There are many lists of rules to help you be a great leader and manager; this is the simple stuff. 

It’s not always done but can matter hugely to your team.

1. Make the tea and coffee - it's your job too!

2. Get your hands dirty – be willing to help on the front line.

3. Know everyone's name - at the very least.

4. First thing of the day walk round and say hello.

5. Last thing of the day walk round and say goodbye.

6. Pay compliments – everyone likes to hear something nice.

7. Say thank you - if someone has helped you.

8. Give praise – if someone has done a great job, let them know.

9. Ask for help – if you need it, ask others to help you.

10. Be interested in the team – they’re individuals first, employees second.

11. Say yes - if you can.

12. Say no - if you can't, don't leave them hanging.

13. Leave them to it - if they know what to do don't interfere.

14. Give advice - if they're stuck or unsure.

15. Teach them - help them to develop.

16. Back them up – let them be sure they can rely on you.

17. Make sure they have fun.

18. Ask for opinions - show you value their views and ideas.

19. Let them take the glory – shine it on them, don't steal it.

20. Let others know how good they are - praise them in the presence of others.