New leaders need not wait to build experience to be successful, according to Jeff Haden, contributing editor at Inc. magazine.
Mr. Haden gave five tips for new leaders in a Sept. 13 article for the business publication:
1. Be physically present: Spend more time with the people you are leading.
2. Hold fewer "brainstorming" meetings: People generate more ideas when left to think on their own.
3. Be direct: Sandwiching negative feedback between positive feedback can make employees feel patronized and manipulated.
4. Be loose with praise.
5. Say "thank you" often: Gratitude can motivate employees to be more productive.