12 tips for effective leadership

Read it on medium (recommended). I spent three days at a leadership course. These are the most helpful takeaways. Be positive, very positive, in your feedback. Don’t be prickly, be receptive to feedback. Promote vertical adult-to-adult interactions. Be honest and transparent. Be specific when giving credit. Don’t sweep issues under the rug. Understand what motivates you. Ask for volunteers when delegating tasks. Implement postmortem discussions. Beware of your biases. Be aware of the "stacked deck" feeling. Don’t be a bystander: do something.