Melva Bintang's Key Ideas from Management Mess to Leadership Success
by Scott Jeffrey Miller

If we’re prone to a scarcity mindset, let’s get more curious about ourselves. Open the layers of this thinking, and put the thoughts and feelings behind the feeling of scarcity. 

Train yourself to say something toward one of gratitude and appreciation than being so pessimist.

Sticking to commitment is such a nudge, it’s such a form of cornerstone in life. However, in this modern life, saying “No” takes so much energy.

You should remember that you can’t do everything. Even if you’re not consciously aware of it, saying yes to one thing necessarily means saying no to others.

When you make a commitment, you’re building a foundation of hope. When you keep the commitments, you’re creating trust. And, what happens if you overcommit and underdeliver? It doesn't only unproductive, but also breaks lots of bonds of trust.

Practice saying no with grace. You can put some encouraging sentences in your -no- answer, like “Let me get back to you on this."

Being a leader means facilitating and nurturing positive change. Many changes aren’t under our control, what is under our control is to nurture our relationship with the team.

Keeping our interpersonal relationships, mentorship and communication will impact the team’s engagement. On another side, it’s important to establish the baseline levels of transparency that fits the culture of the team.

However, it’s essential to share what is important, acknowledge what is being firmed up, and demand input from others. Commit to keep your team abreast promptly and in a communication style that’s consistent, empathic, and professional. 

Also remember, having a multi layers of understanding of your teammate, the challenges, and wins they’re navigating will help you to be a better leader. It’s hard to be a leader, so give yourself a space to learn about you, learn to put a pause between a conversation, and stick to the commitment.