How can I motivate an organization to update its leadership beliefs?

Effective leadership is the key to running any successful business. Leaders play a crucial role in setting the entire company agenda by determining its values, culture, and willingness to change and adapt. Successful leaders have the ability to drive employee engagement and reap the maximum benefits from the company's resources.

Given that kind of influence, it should come as no surprise that the best way to motivate a change in your organization's leadership beliefs is to demonstrate the qualities of a successful leader.

Here's how to do it:

1. Inspire confidence and belief in the future of your organization

Many business leaders are of the opinion that it isn't possible to inspire workers to do "regular" jobs better than they already do. This is false. You can boost other members of the organization's performance by instilling a sense of optimism in them.

Make it a priority to address you workforce's needs. Figure out what workers crave the most. Is it job security? Is it opportunities for professional growth? Or do they want to feel like they are working for an organization that is positioned for greater success? Whatever it is, figuring out what it is and taking steps to deliver it will help you not only inspire workers but also connect their needs with the values of the organization.

A company's workforce is its most valuable resource, and workers can usually sense how they are perceived by the organization's leadership. Leaders who inspire pride and commitment, then, can do a lot to encourage a culture of excellence.

2. Have the courage to take decisive action

Organizations can only make progress if its leaders grasp the opportunities to make changes for the better. Work toward this by addressing issues or problems as quickly as possible, and stand by your decisions.

If taking such decisive steps feels too risky, remember that your organization will open to changing their leadership beliefs once they see signs of progress. And, remember, progress equates to profitability.

3. Have a passion for results

Companies that just focus on how they do things—and who insist on doing things the way they always have—quickly grow stale and stagnant. Put an emphasis, instead, on measurable outcomes. Set up clear benchmarks for success and foster a culture of accountability.

Again, making progress will inspire confidence in your leadership approach, And tracking measurable outcomes is a great way to clearly and efficiently demonstrate that progress.