11 Laws of effective leadership (Justin Wright)

Each one of these 11 laws of effective leadership from Justin Wright resonates with me. Alot of my work with clients addresses exactly these behaviors and the issues that arise from not doing these things. Here is a summary from his LinkedIn post which you can find in full here / :

1. Lead yourself first
   ↳ Model the behavior you want from your team.2. Hire great people, then step aside
   ↳ Don’t micromanage. Empower your team.

   3. Be ready to roll up your sleeves
   ↳ Show you’re willing to dive in when needed.

   4. Communicate clearly, consistently & often
   ↳ Keep everyone informed, aligned, and engaged.

   5. Gather input, decide, take action
   ↳ Avoid analysis paralysis. Move forward.

   6. Prioritize deep work over shallow meetings
   ↳ Protect time for focused, high-impact work.

   7. Give frequent feedback & recognition
   ↳ Do it daily, not just once a year.

   8. Deal with toxic behavior swiftly
   ↳ Nip negativity in the bud to keep the team healthy.

   9. Focus on high-impact work
   ↳ Set clear goals and prioritize.

   10. Take time off & encourage your team to
   ↳ Model and promote work-life balance.

   11. Invest in your team’s growth
   ↳ Help them develop skills and advance their careers.

The whole list aligns almost seamlessly with the six practices of Mission-Driven Leadership.