One of the differentiating factors between Management and Leadership is the ability or even necessity to inspire. A Leader, one who can instill passion and direction to an individual or group of individuals, will be using psychology to affect that group either consciously or subconsciously.
Those who seem to be "Natural Leaders" and effectively inspire groups without really knowing the strategies or tactics used are considered Charismatic Leaders. The conscious Leader on the other hand applies a variety of psychological tactics that affect the “reactions” of a group to the environment they exist in.
In numerous "directive" (meaning to willfully direct as opposed to unconsciously do) Organizational psychology disciplines such as “Directive Communication” by Arthur F. Carmazzi and theories like “The Ripple Effect” by Sigal Barsade, leadership is a product of awareness and command of the reactions and influences of a group on the individual as well as the individual on the group.
A Leader's successful application of directive organizational psychology by modifying specific leadership behaviors towards the group will yield an Organizational culture that is in essence “inspired”. There are some successful tips of effective leadership they are
- Communicate clearly and routinely.
- Lay out your company goals and principles in a mission statement and keep sharing your vision with your employees.
- Involve employees in setting objectives.
- Give them feedback on how they are progressing toward meeting those targets.
- Give your people authority, and hold them accountable. But don’t go after them personally when things go wrong.
- Find out first if the process is at fault.
- Be accountable yourself.
- Install an advisory board or executive team to help you make good strategic decisions and give you feedback on your own performance.
- Be trustworthy and extend trust to your employees.
- That will help you earn their loyalty and strengthen your company.
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