The Etiquette Savvy Boss: How to Break Through Poor Leadership - Part 3

 

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.