Translated from 日本語 • View original This time, I would like to write about what I am particular about as a leader.
That is, "gather strong friends without being obsessed with relative superiority in the team".
On the other hand, it means that you are not obsessed with being the number one in ability.
Stable Position Stops Growth
Some people stop growing when their positions in the company become higher or they become executives.
I'm the type of person who says, "I'm the greatest."
Such people always discuss from their position within the company.
Suppress the opponent with the power of high authority and position.
However, if you do that, you will not be able to make use of the best ideas in the team, and above all, you will lose the opportunity to be challenged by others, which will stop your own growth as a result.
Unfortunately, I have seen many people like that.
It's still fine if you stop your own growth, but this type also stops the growth of the entire team。
As a result, even if there are people who have potential beyond that person, they will be suppressed, so the overall strength of the team will not improve. That's the biggest problem.
Organizations with the best leader in everything lose in the market
If you only look at the company, you will always be more comfortable being the best.
However, the company is fighting in the market.
In the market, the one with the highest overall strength wins.
Of course, if you don't tolerate people who are stronger than you because you want to always be the best, your team strength will decrease and you will lose in the market.
A company with many people who are arrogant in their positions is working from within the company, not the market. They don't feel the need to strengthen their team because they think they are not exposed to competition in the market or are in a safe zone.
In this era of intense technological innovation, it is impossible for any business or company to be in a safe zone, so it is no exaggeration to say that it is already out of step with the times based on its sensibility.
You Become a Bottleneck
Also, if you are the best team at any time, there is no one else who can overcome difficult situations other than yourself. You always have to make breakthroughs.
No matter how capable you are, it is impossible to demonstrate leadership in all areas at the same time, so in the end, you are a bottleneck in the organizationIt will become.
Having strong colleagues in the team and demonstrating leadership at the same time maximizes the team's speed.
Now, I would like to write my own way of thinking about how to think and act.
Hiring People with Higher Potential Than You
The basic idea of a leader who wants to make his team stronger is to hire people who are stronger than himself.
The increase in strong members revitalizes the team and grows as a whole.
On the other hand, if someone stronger than you comes in, your position as a leader will be threatened.
However, if you want to put your team first and make it stronger, it is simple self-interest to stick to your position.
Everyone is cute.
But it is an iron rule to hire strong people for the growth of the team and for your own growth.
And if you decide that someone other than you should be the leader, graciously replacing the leader is the most important loyalty that a leader should have.
Developing Young Talents
From the perspective of experienced leaders, young people who have potential but do not yet have enough experience are not their rivals.
However, young people with potential will improve their level as they gain experience.
It is the leader's job to create a place where such young people can have experience and coach them.
If you are afraid of becoming your rival, you cannot do it.
The way of thinking is to convey everything you have. Give experience.
Also, when I was young, I wanted to experience things that my boss didn't let me do.
Don't be reluctant to say, "This is something I worked hard to get."
I believe that it is an important job as a leader to contribute to young people so that what they have acquired over the past 10 years can be achieved in two years.
Leading Strong Members, the Ultimate Leadership
In this way, when you gather and develop strong members, your team becomes a powerful collection of personalities.
In order to lead the talents rather than manage them, it is necessary to operate a flat organization that cannot be suppressed by power.
In that case、、、 in fact, "chaos" will be born beyond that.
This is because strong members will communicate what they think is right, even if they disagree with other people and leaders.
It's easy to get your team to follow if it's all obedient people, but that's not the case with a strong group of members.
While clashing with each other with powerful opinions, in the end, they unite and pull them together. If you can demonstrate such ultimate leadership, the team will inevitably lead to success.