What makes you a good leader?

Anonymous

September 28,2021 at 3:50PM UTC

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What makes you a good leader? Is it watching your team working while you have minimal work?

I got confused. I'm a leader in the team but my manager gave me minimal work where I cant see my growth, no learnings, no challenges.

I felt I was left behind because I think my team has advanced knowledge now compared with me.

They are working on a project and operation while I'm focusing on improvement.

I love my job but now, I'm no longer sure. I want to quit honestly but I know its really hard to get a new job.

Sometimes I'm thinking that its ok even you're not happy or not growing as long as you are earning and that's fine. Impact I should be grateful that I'm not working overload.

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AnonymousSeptember 28,2021 at 4:55PM UTC
Embrace education abd training. I would insist on being trained on everything your team knows abd is using. Be proactive on getting ahead of the curve. Stay current abd then some or you will be left behind.
AnonymousSeptember 28,2021 at 6:39PM UTC
you are correct. Im just thinking why im doing adhoc tasks if im a lead. my boss wants to talk to ne about my problem
Trie AngelevaSeptember 28,2021 at 6:55PM UTC
Two things here — to me a leader — generally speaking — is one who sets a vision and communicates clearly what this vision is, what the specific project goals are and what everyone's roles are and how they contribute to achievement of the goals and vision. The leader ensures everyone has what they need to accomplish what they need to, and makes sure the project stays on track with deadlines met.
As for whether or not it's okay to be earning a paycheck but not happy or growing — that's a really individual decision that should connect with your big why: what do you want out of life, what impact do you want to make, etc.
Best wishes!
AnonymousSeptember 28,2021 at 9:14PM UTC
"It is a mistake and a misreading of nature to think that you, a living creature, will be flourishing all the days of your life." --Austin Kleon
I think this idea that we should be constantly growing, flourishing, moving, gaining, happy all the time, is very unnatural and unhealthy. Also, not realistic.
There are seasons for everything. Look at nature. Plants don't grow forever, there are stages. Stillness, busyness, rest time, defeat, victory, up and down etc...
Think of a garden. There's planting, watering, growing, tending, weeding out the stuff that hinders growth and gathering and then all over again.
Productivity is not a marker of value or success.
What season do you think you are at right now?
AnonymousSeptember 28,2021 at 9:18PM UTC
We must stop expecting the same level of energy, work output, engagement and productivity from people during this global pandemic. Chill. People are deeply grieving, ill, tired, on the edge, worried and have anxiety. Calm down with your rushing & requests.
AnonymousSeptember 29,2021 at 12:40AM UTC
yeah, maybe there's no good outcome in rushing.