James Sagar of The Tailored Group hosts workshop on mastering the art of leadership

President at The Tailored Group, James Sagar believes that effective leadership is what differentiates the successful from the unsuccessful. The business owner held a companywide workshop this week on mastering the art of leadership.

The Tailored Group: About the firm

The Tailored Group President, James Sagar is committed to developing the next generation of industry leaders. The direct marketing specialists are proud to offer their employees the opportunity to learn, grow and develop. This week, Mr Sagar hosted a companywide workshop focusing on what it takes to become an exceptional leader.

1. Be Honest

Mr Sagar argues that great leaders are honest. They stick to their word and follow through on their promises. The entrepreneur contends that honesty is one of the most essential traits of a great leader. “You have to be honest with your team, even if they don’t want to hear it sometimes. Honesty gains respect, and that is crucial to lead a team effectively,” commented Mr Sagar.

2. Build Relationships

Award-winning entrepreneur, Mr Sagar argues that leadership success is built on strong relationships. The business owner contends that the best leaders make an effort to get to know their team both personally and professionally. During the workshop, he urged the firm’s leaders to develop the relationships with their team to progress their leadership status.

3. Motivate & Inspire

Following on from building relationships, Mr Sagar argues that if people know their team well enough, they will know what it takes to motivate and inspire them. “If you know someone on a personal level, you know what motivates them, and you know what buttons to press,” stated Mr Sagar.

At The Tailored Group, they urge their leaders to create a vision and share the bigger picture with their team to motivate and inspire them to work towards a common goal.

4. Encourage Communication

The management team at The Tailored Group operate an open door policy to make communication easy. Mr Sagar thinks that open communication allows people to address any concerns and resolve any issues in a timely manner. The business owner urges the firm’s leaders to encourage communication within their team. “It’s important that everyone has a voice and feels like their opinion is valued,” commented Mr Sagar.

5. Development

Mr Sagar believes that the ultimate goal of a leader should be to develop their team. The entrepreneur argues that the most effective leaders empower their team and they are committed to helping them to reach their full potential. The Tailored Group believe that development is the most significant component for success and they invest a lot of time into coaching and training to help their workforce expand their knowledge and skill-set. Mr Sagar believes that investment of time into people will inspire the next generation of leaders.

The Tailored Group has been an industry leader in direct marketing and outsourced sales for several years. Mr Sagar is a passionate business coach and mentor who is committed to developing the next generation of industry leaders.