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Empathy: The Top Leadership Skill for Today’s Work Environment

Leading Blog

Recently, a large study ranked empathy as the most important leadership skill in the workplace. British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson said, “Understanding empathy, as well as the experiences of people from different areas of life, is a key skill for business leaders.”

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Visionary Thinking Is a Practiced Skill

Leading Blog

As I looked back, I realized that most, if not all, of the 45 Performance-based Skills are utilized in some way during visionary thinking. Hone your social skills: Having a vision is great, but unless you can help others see it and get them behind the execution, it will most likely die on the vine. They never do it alone.

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Growing Leaders Who are Confident, Skilled and Human-Centered (Mistakes to Avoid)

Let's Grow Leaders

So break down your observation into specific behaviors and actions they can employ to improve their skills. People often call me and say, What in the world does that mean? What am I supposed to do with THAT? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Post in the comments below…what are your favorite tips for growing leaders?

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How to Leverage Your Skills with the Most Valuable Leadership Practice

Let's Grow Leaders

Showing up moment by moment, day after day, project after project with the same skills, character, and commitment. The same is true for any meaningful team behavior or leadership skill. That’s why we recommend developing a habit of using one leadership skill before adding the next. What’s the most valuable leadership practice?

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3 Reasons to Invest in a Learning Culture: RECRUIT, RETAIN, ENGAGE

Learning, growing, and career pathing are no longer perks; employees of all ages, but especially Millennials, see re-skilling and upskilling as critically important to their employee experience. Here’s the big ah-ha: More than ever, employees want to take control of and personalize their learning and career paths.

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7 Effective Leadership Skills Every New Manager Should Know

Lead from Within

It’s a role that demands not only technical expertise but also effective leadership skills. To succeed as a new manager and lead your team to excellence, you’ll need to hone specific leadership skills. In this blog, we’ll explore seven essential leadership skills that every new manager should know and cultivate.

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Executive Leadership in 2024: Skills and Strategies for Leaders

N2Growth Blog

As they navigate these changing trends, leaders must harness the skills and understanding necessary to steer their organizations confidently into an ever-evolving future. This means today’s leaders must possess a unique blend of skills that promote and support innovation and digital literacy alongside their conventional skill set.

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