Every developer has a dream to become a lead or manager some day. I understand the feeling very well that I have gone through the same feeling. But don’t worry it’s not a big deal. Just focus on your role and responsibilities. It will automatically happen to you someday. Just wait for the day.
When I was working as a developer then I also thought that some day I will also become a lead or manager. I work hard and the day comes. I was not in a hurry to get the opportunity but yes I was excited and keen for the opportunity. I was very honest with my work and responsibilities so I was promoted a s tech lead. After becoming a lead I started feeling responsibility. There was nothing changed, just my designation was changed but I started feeling a mental pressure of accountability. After some time an actual responsibility was given to me to handle a team of 2–3 people. That was a real responsibility. I have to complete my own work and I have to take care of those people’s problems as well. But that was a good experience.
But handling people is not an easy task for everyone. Now you have three tasks. Your own work, your team’s work and handling them. Sometimes you will feel irritated by them but now is the time when you have to control your emotions. They will teach you real leadership skills. You have to be keep calm in each and every situation. To being a good leader or manager you have to listen them carefully. Understand their problems. Sometimes they may ask some silly questions but it’s okay. You have to guide them when and what type of questions should be asked. Try first yourself then come to me. You have to treat them as children. It totally depends on you what kind of manners you are going to teach them. You are now an ideal person for them. They will follow you.
You can’t get respect directly from them. You have to work hard to earn respect. You have to stand with them in each and every situation. If you will give respect you will get respect in return. This is the law of attraction. Don’t think that you are a boss. Treat them like your colleagues. Definitely they will always give you respect.
I can’t become a leader, it’s a myth. Everyone has a unique ability to lead people. There are different kinds of leaders. Definitely you will be one of them. But it’s your choice whether you want to become a leader or manager or not. Some people don’t like to become a leader and want to become an individual contributor lifetime. It’s a choice.
But if you really want to become a leader then you have to learn about the following things as
1. How to become a good team builder
2. How to delegate the tasks within the team members
3. Understanding of autonomy work culture
4. You have to keep motivated your team members always
5. Coach them to overcome from a problem
6. You have to show them that you are a good problem solver
7. Integrity to deliver the outcomes consistently
Conclusion
Everyone has a dream to become a leader one day. I have gone through the feeling so I can feel how people feel during the initial days of their career. To become a leader means extra responsibility and accountability. Becoming a leader is not a big deal, just you have to prepare you mindset with leadership skills.