Anyone can go to school to learn their profession. But being a leader is a learned skill that can only be gained in the field. As an FM solutions provider, we spoke with our clients to gather the 10 most sought-after traits in the profession. Here are the 10 Things FMs Can Do To Rise As Leaders. Through an accumulation of experiences and a deep understanding of the knowledge gained about their organization and teammates, workplace leaders can make multiple decisions at a moment’s notice. These decisions come automatically, unconsciously and fearlessly, often relying on their “gut instinct”. Over the course of their career, true leaders have mastered the art of pattern predicting, overcoming hardships and finding the best solution under high-pressure situations.

1. THINGS FMS
LEADERS
must do to rise as
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2. If you are looking to advance into a
top facilities leadership position, here
are 10 things you should add to your
everyday checklist...
While a top leaders’
natural instincts are much of what
helped them rise to the top, many of
their most valuable tools are learned skills.

3. No one person can build an
organization alone - the key
is to recognize this and act
accordingly.
A truly successful leader surrounds
themselves with a great team,
people who lift each other up,
as you all work towards the same
common goal.
Once your goals are met, share
the rewards with everyone, as this
recognition provides everyone
with a powerful energy to move
on to the next task.
1Connect with your people
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4. While it is natural instinct to
focus on the daily grind,
churning through the most
urgent matters, a truly great
FM leader keeps their focus on
long-term goals at all times.
While it is important to ensure
short-term goals are met, those
that come out on top recognize
what is most important...
channeling as many of their short-
term goals as they can to work
towards a successful big picture.
2Keep your eye on the prize
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5. Tobeatrulygreatleader,youmay
notalwaysbeabletobelikable,
butifyouarerespected,youwill
alwaysbeabletoconvincethose
aroundyoutodowhattheyneedto
dotogetthejobdone.
One of the most powerful things
top fm leaders can do to earn
respect is leading by example.
After all, there is always someone
sitting in the background
observing.
3Gain respect leading
by example
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6. What sets a leader apart from
the pack is their thirst for
knowledge. They are on an active
pursuit - seeking to learn.
This self-motivation automatically
puts them on the leader podium,
and to share what they learn with
the rest of their colleagues.
4Never stop teaching
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7. Actively analyzing, listening and
rewarding for great work turns a
simple manager into agreat leader.
Fear of losing their position to
someone else’s success causes
managers to take top performers
for granted; do that, and the
entire village will crumble.
“A true leader, on the other hand,
takes his or her team members’
accomplishments as a point
of pride, and recognizes that
the mark of a great leader isn’t
creating followers--but instead
developing other leaders.”
5Reward the success of others
(rather than being threatened by it)
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8. Successful
leaders never
fall into the
“blame game”
trap.
One must
recognize that,
regardless of
how or why the
team falls short,
the true blame
falls on them as
the leader.
6Accept
responsibility
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9. Providemembersofyourteamwith
aclearunderstandingofwhatis
expected.Fearthattransparency
willmakeyoulosetheupperhand
setstheentireteamupforfailure,
makingyouameremicro-manager
asopposedtoagreatleader.
Even more important is to ensure
your teammates are comfortable
being open and honest with you.
Communication is a two-way
street, so your success as a leader
hinges on your ability to allow
others to voice their perspectives
and opinions as well.
7Communication Is KeyCommunication is key
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10. You must have the ability to make
quick decisions if you want to
emerge as a successful leader.
Top leaders keep the momentum
going at all times, by shifting
gears as needs arise. Rather
than making your team come
to you, arm them with the
tools they need to make
their own decisions.
Remember, their successes
are your successes too.
8Making
decisions
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11. Those that have fought their way
to the top are not afraid to ask
questions and seek counsel, even
when they think they already
have all the answers.
Successful workspace leaders
have committed to bettering
themselves daily through the
wisdom of those around them.
9Never stop asking questions
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12. Truepioneersarenotleadersfor
thepower,butfortheimpactthey
canmakeonthosearoundthem.At
theendoftheday,yourpositionis
aboutservingtheneedsofothers-
thereisnowaytotrulydothis
withoutlovingwhatyoudo.
Your work is going to fill a large
part of your life, and the only
way to be truly satisfied is to do
what you believe is great work.
And the only way to do great
work is to love what you do.
– Steve Jobs
10Enjoy your chosen profession
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by: James McDonald
Business Development
iOffice, Inc.
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