Insecure people make poor leaders. If you are not secure about your purpose, your strengths, and the strength of your team, then you will normally struggle in reaching your goals. If you are insecure, then you tend to limit your options in handling everyday obstacles.
Feeling secure is easier when you feel good about developing yourself. Do you ever wonder how you can add more value to your organization? Or do you ever invest in making yourself better to improve your team’s performance?
You can increase your level of security, and avoid being an insecure leader. A leader that is insecure:
1. Doesn’t value himself: If a person is self-conscious about how he looks, then they will have barriers to their success. They may not risk doing something they do not know how to do for fear of looking incompetent. A person with low self esteem will also spend time and effort trying to hide their internal perceptions about their inabilities.
2. Doesn’t know what to do: A person that is insecure usually has not invested in themselves or improved their abilities. This will lead to having less knowledge and less ability to manage different situations. Being humble and having an attitude that allows you to always learn from others and yourself will expand your capabilities.
3. Works to maintain control: If a person is not secure they usually believe that they must show control over every situation and every person. They are afraid to be seen as weak, or as needing other people. Great success can only happen with the support of others. You can’t enjoy great success by yourself.
James B. Stockdale said, “Great leaders gain authority by giving it away.” When your people do something great, give them credit. When they make mistakes, take the blame yourself. Building them up will only make you more secure.
If you feel secure in your actions, you create options for yourself. You can handle obstacles quicker, and you become more adept at dealing with change. Security provides you options for success.
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