Self-esteem is one of the most essential traits for leadership. It's a potent motivator that can aid in increasing your productivity, enhance your perception of yourself, and improve how other people see you overall.
Being regarded with
respect involves not only how others see you, but also how you see yourself and
conduct yourself. When you have high self-esteem, your power remains constant
despite changes to your name, title or limitation. Your ability to make
decisions and carry out tasks is independent of anyone's position, promotion or
reputation when you have unbroken self-esteem.
When you have high
self-esteem, you also have some degree of control over how you feel about
yourself. You can choose to make it stronger by taking on the role of an
effective leader or leader-in-training. The following advice will help you
improve your self-esteem.
In order to boost your
self-esteem, consider raising the bar for your self-image, self-compassion,
self-worth, self-efficacy, and self-actualization.
If you're wondering why
you need to work on all these other components, what do they have to do with
fostering one's sense of worth? This is due to the fact that self-esteem is
derived from having a high level of respect and compassion for yourself in
various situations.
What kinds of situations
typically require you to use your self-esteem and help you gradually strengthen
it?
For example:
- When you have a lot to do
on the job, have respect and compassion for yourself.
- When you start a new
business relationship, have respect and compassion for yourself.
-When you have a big
project, have respect and compassion for yourself.
-When you have to do a
presentation at work, have respect and compassion for yourself.
-When you disagree with
your subordinates or your superiors, have respect and compassion for yourself.
-When you’re considering
your professional future, let respect and compassion for yourself guide your
thoughts.
-When you feel like you
don’t fit in on the job or in your field, have respect and compassion for
yourself.
-When you feel like you
don’t have anyone to talk to, have respect and compassion for yourself.
-When times are tough at
work, have respect and compassion for yourself.
-When you have to try
something new in your industry, have respect and compassion for yourself.
-When you must speak on
behalf of your company in front of a large audience, have respect and compassion
for yourself.
-When you become aware of
your leadership shortcomings, have respect and compassion for yourself.
-When management mistreats
you or treats you unfairly, have respect and compassion for yourself.
-When management pushes you
to do something you don’t want to do, have respect and compassion for yourself.
-When a higher authority that
is over you treats you rudely, have respect and compassion for yourself.
Respecting and showing
compassion toward yourself will help you value yourself and raise your
self-esteem.
What exactly does it mean to respect and show compassion toward oneself in the truest sense? If you want to learn more about
how to shape your self-esteem, consider taking our course: Building Practical
Confidence and High Self-Esteem.
A leader's qualities
become an extension of the people they lead. Improve your leadership abilities.
Be an exceptional leader.
To your continued business
success!
Your friend and Coach,
Damilola Ogunremi.
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