05/05/2025
I am extremely demanding with myself, and just as much with my collaborators.
The problem is that you can quickly go from an inspiring leader to a disgusting manager.
Here's what I put in place to become a good leader:
1️⃣ Accept the imperfections
The requirement is a quality, but pushed to the extreme, it becomes a defect. I learn to let go and accept that no one is perfect (including myself).
2️⃣ Show the example
If I want my team to surpass itself, I must be the first to work hard and respect the rules. Otherwise, I lose all credibility.
3️⃣ Congratulate regularly
Motivation in the long term requires recognition. The idea is not to talk only when it's wrong, but also to emphasize the importance of successes.
4️⃣ Communicate clearly
I make sure to be as precise as possible in my briefs and use tools like Notion to trace objectives. Each expectation must be clear, specific, and well communicated.
5️⃣ Accept the criticism
Feedback from my collaborators is essential. They must be able to address their criticisms to me without fear of reprisals.
6️⃣ Delegate effectively
A good leader knows how to fade away to let his teams shine, especially by relying on 4 heads. We meet every week to co-create future strategies, using processes prepared in advance and synthesized.
7️⃣ Create rituals
Every month, we organize a monthly meeting with all employees to take stock of the progress of projects, share new products and brainstorm collectively.
8️⃣ Invest in cohesion
I organize team building moments to strengthen the links between team members. Meetworking events and moments spent together are essential to create a corporate culture based on transparency, honesty, team culture and benevolence.
The requirement is necessary, but it must pull everyone up, not crush them.
This is how I strive to lead my team to success, while cultivating a positive and motivating work environment.