A good CEO creates a pleasant working environment in which employees feel good. Satisfied employees are essential for the success of a company. But not everyone can just take a leadership position. How do you recognize a good and strong CEO? These five leadership qualities are indispensable.
1. Positive setting
A positive attitude works wonders for the working atmosphere within a company. It is up to the CEO to set a good example. One negative comment can already influence the motivation of your employees. But it also works the other way around: a sincere thank you or sincere compliment – preferably as concrete as possible, because that increases its positive impact – immediately creates an enormous motivation boost. Therefore try to give the efforts of your team sufficient recognition.
2. Passion
To do something well, you have to do it with passion. A good CEO is not easily satisfied and is keen to tackle things better and better. By explaining your vision to your employees, they themselves will also be more motivated to pursue the goals of the organization. Regularly remind your team what their contribution means and how that fits in with the bigger picture. People who think they do meaningful and interesting work are on average 2.4 times happier than people who think they do ‘normal work’ –
3. Honest
Being treated fairly and with respect is one of the most important drivers for happiness at work in the Netherlands. With a transparent attitude you win the trust and the benefit factor of your employees. Always be yourself and communicate as honestly as possible about decisions regarding salary, promotions and projects. It must be clear to your employees what they must do to get a new title or pay raise. That way your employees know what they can expect from you and vice versa what you can expect from them. This way no one will be confronted with surprises.
4. Open-minded and emotionally intelligent
A broad-minded person is not only better able to establish important business relationships, but also to enter into positive relationships with employees. Open-minded CEOs empathize more with their employees. These in turn feel better understood and deal with stress more easily. People who have a good relationship with their colleagues and boss also enjoy going to work more happily. In addition, emotional intelligence makes a major contribution when it comes to leadership. Someone who is able to understand his own emotional reality and that of others may contribute more to success than pure thinking(IQ).
5. Trust
A strong CEO easily gains the confidence of his or her employees, but also blindly trusts the qualities of the team. By giving employees a sense of ’empowerment’, you improve work satisfaction. Anyone who gets the feeling that they can make their own decisions automatically feels more important. In this way employees gain confidence and develop their professional skills. And as an employer, you in turn reap the benefits.
