Empower yourself as a leader

Instructions

Embrace change instead of sticking to your old ways
Shed the old mindset you had as a regular employee and adapt to your managerial role. For example, instead of doing things on your own, learn to delegate some responsibilities to your subordinates.
Embrace learning because it’s exciting, not to impress others
Instead of learning new things to show off, be motivated to learn because it’s fun and engaging. If you take a training course, do so because you want to grow from the challenge rather than look good to your colleagues.
Change the way you talk to yourself
Make sure that your self-talk is constructive by being positive, realistic, and motivational rather than critical and harsh toward yourself. For example, tell yourself that you can learn how to be a good leader. Tell yourself you can be the kind of boss everyone is happy to work for.
Handwrite a letter to yourself
In the letter, explain to your past self what you’ve learned about leadership that you wished you would have known back then. Write down what you’ve learned about people management. Write in a positive tone and use “You” and “We” pronouns instead of selfish ones like “I” and “Me.”
Role-play a conversation with a subordinate
Ask a friend, colleague, or mentor to play the role of a subordinate who’s struggling with their work. Listen as they explain their struggles and offer them advice on how they can improve their abilities. Use this exercise as an opportunity to practice showing empathy and building up members of your team.