Raissa Frenkel On Leadership Best Practices

When we hear about the concept of a strong leader, it may remind us of a person we have met at some point in our lives that exemplified true leadership. Not only did that individual know how to communicate with their employees, but they understood the best practices of successful leadership. What many don’t know is that there are standards for leadership and management, as with any other industry.

Respect for Personal Time
In today’s fast paced environment, it is becoming more common for employers to ask for additional hours at work. While this is necessary in times of crisis, it can quickly become a problem for a company’s employees. A strong leader will not only recognize their employees’ personal time, but respect that time as well. They will not expect employees to work more hours than expected and understand that their employees may need personal time to recharge. Additionally, a leader who exercises this practice will make a point to check in with employees to ensure that they do not feel like their work is interfering with their personal time.

Create a job that fits the talent of the employee
As an employee grows in their role, a strong leader will recognize how to shape their responsibilities to fit their strengths while helping to improve their weaknesses. This can not only provide the employee with invaluable experience, but the employee may stay in the position longer as a result.

Additionally, a leader will understand that the job oftentimes serves as a stepping stone in a career. When an employee leaves their job, a strong leader should try to understand their reasons for leaving and be supportive of their decision. While it may be difficult to find a replacement for an exceptional employee, a leader will understand and support the move.

Encourage & recognize your employees
While encouragement and recognition are two fairly different concepts, they are both crucial for a company. A strong leader will encourage employees to be the best that they can be in their role. This can help to boost an employee’s confidence in their work moving forward. This is where recognition comes into play. When employees not only do what needs to be done, but go above and beyond in their work, a strong leader will understand the work that was put in. With that in mind, they should actively recognize the employee for a job well done.

Final Thoughts
When a leader takes the time to learn best practices of management, it benefits both the employees and business. When an employee feels appreciated for their work, they oftentimes will bring higher quality work to the table. Additionally, a leader who uses these best practices may seem more approachable by their employees as well.

About the Author: Raissa Frenkel is an entrepreneur and business veteran with years of experience in the education and energy sectors. She is dedicated to the cause of building a better world, working toward that goal through the Finker-Frenkel Legacy Foundation, an organization dedicated to building a community of like-minded philanthropists. Through the Foundation, Raissa, her family, and many others support causes such as education, religious development, and child welfare. She and her husband Lazar live in Jacksonville, Florida.