Leading by example is critical to effective leadership in the virtual world. When you model the behavior and qualities you want to see in your team, you inspire them to do the same. 

As a result, your team will be more motivated, productive, and engaged. In this blog post, we’ll explore the best practices for leading by example, including the importance of building a personal brand, showing vulnerability, implementing feedback, and more. By the end of this post, you’ll have the tools and insights you need to become a strong leader in your virtual workplace.

As an Italian saying goes, “kids are the mirror of their parents.”
In other words, children tend to imitate their parents’ behavior because they see them as a reference.
Similarly, the leader’s actions directly impact the team in a remote work setting.

As a remote leader, it’s essential to lead by example and set the tone for the rest of the team. Here are some ways to do so:

1) Be Visible and Accessible

To build a strong remote team, it’s essential to be visible and accessible to your team. This means being available for calls, promptly responding to messages, and regularly connecting with each team member.

2) Build your Personal Brand

In a remote work setting, having a personal brand and speaking publicly about what you are doing and how you work is crucial.
This can help your team members feel more connected to you and understand your work style and values.
For example, I started writing this newsletter and sharing my work on social media, which has helped me show more about myself to my team.

3) Celebrate your Successes and Failures

As a remote leader, it’s essential to be transparent and share your successes and failures with the team.
This can help to build trust and create a culture of transparency.
It’s also important to recognize and implement the feedback received from your team members.
For example, if a team member suggests a change that makes sense, acknowledge their contribution and implement it.

4) Don’t speak out of turn

I have often spoken to CxOs who express opinions and/or judgments without evidence to base their theses.
There is no better thing to do if your goal is to accrue credibility 0 with whom you interact.
As we said before, a leader is constantly exposed to the judgment of those who listen to him. It is, therefore, vital to be sure of being able to motivate any reasoning with evidence, possibly numerical.
Note: This will not save you from making mistakes. Our job is to make mistakes until we do the right thing. It is essential, however, to make at least mistakes “with the criterion”

Leading by example: conclusions.

In conclusion, leading by example is crucial in a remote work setting.
By being visible, accessible, and transparent, you can build a more robust and effective remote team.