Each year over 40 local professionals from across industries and professional backgrounds unite in a unique nine-month exploration of community leadership spearheaded by the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce called Leadership Frederick County.
For over 30 years, Leadership Frederick County has produced groups of creative, connected and compassionate leaders who exponentially strengthen our overall business community through both leadership skills and through the vast network of like-minded leaders with whom to partner and mutually support.
This is the third article in a four-part series by the Chamber of Commerce on leadership as envisioned by some of our Leadership Frederick County graduates.
The Three Traits You Must Have to Be a Good Leader
Consie Meyers is the vice president of Woodsboro Bank and a lifelong resident of Frederick County. She joined Woodsboro Bank in September of 2005 as branch manager. In 2007, Consie transitioned into the role of Business Development Officer. She is a familiar face in the non-profit community. Currently, she is the President of the Kiwanis Club of Frederick Foundation. Additionally, she’s held many board and volunteer positions within the Frederick area at St. John’s Regional Catholic School, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Frederick County, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, Mission of Mercy, Blessings in a Backpack and The Frederick County Foodbank. Consie is a graduate of the 2018 Class of Leadership Frederick.
When Consie thinks about what makes a strong leader, the ability to listen and effectively communicate are the first things to come to mind, “There are a lot of important qualities for a leader. I believe the most important are listening, communication, and trust,” shares Consie. Without these skills, leaders will continuously notice a disconnect between themselves and their employees. This inability to communicate your wants and needs effectively will eventually lead to failures that cause your work product to suffer.
Strong leaders understand that direct communication is better than making your employees sort through obscure command. Never leave your desires up to guesswork, because even the most respectful, loyal employee is going to get their wires crossed if you’re providing them with confusing, vague directions.
Want to know more about what drives Consie to lead? Check out the video below.
Consie claims direct communication is better than making your employees sort through obscure commands, so never leave your desires up to guesswork, because even the most respectful, loyal coworker is going to get their wires crossed if you’re giving them vague directions. Even if it seems “bossy” tell people what they need to be doing so that they listen. You’ll avoid bigger problems caused by miscommunication down the line.
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