Managing Others Starts with Managing Yourself

Anticipate the difficult by managing the easy. ~Lao Tzu

Fundamental question, which every leader must ask is: “Do I manage myself properly?”. This is necessary condition to have ability to manage the others. Self-management defined as “methods, skills, and strategies by which individuals can effectively direct their own activities toward the achievement of objectives” should be key responsibility for every leader.

The best way to make this is life fully and be consistent with your own values and believes.  This internal integrity is a good prognosis for getting people trust, for achieving goals and to have a feeling of fulfillment. It helps to develop a respect and stimulating working enviroment. If in addition you can listen, you are on the right way to build solid base to your personal growth, growth of the members of your team and growth of your business.

It is trivia, but you have to find happiness in the job you have. Find it now. Or change the job. It is not utopia. It is a must. Life is too short to do things which you do not like or want to do. Life is too precious to manage it wrong. And as leaders we are responsible for creating the environment which get the best from team members. The good thing is, that to get the best from your people is easy. You have to give them the best from you. To be able to do it, you have to manage your life the best way possible.

The beauty of this idea is, that every of us will find own way to do it. But every of us must find courage to follow this path.

Related articles:

What’s Your Story? How Personal Narratives Impact Leadership by Robert S. Kaplan

12 Rules for Self-Management by Rosa Say