An effective leader encourages employees rather than criticizes them, asks questions as opposed to giving answers, and helps them grow as opposed to telling them what needs to be done. Organizations that don’t invest in the coaching skills that create better leaders will not be able to stay ahead in a VUCA world.
If you manage a team, the ability to ask the right questions is one of the most powerful skills you can develop. Questions spark curiosity, help with problem analysis, facilitate honest discussions, and open your mind to unexpected perspectives. When you accept that you don’t know it all, perhaps you will learn something new.
We all know the feeling of being overlooked or misunderstood. You may have the greatest idea in the world, but what use is it if nobody takes you seriously?
concept, but your personal core values are a powerful foundation for your sense of identity and personal growth.
We are all writers, thanks to computers and keyboards and good old-fashioned pen and paper. But let me qualify that statement: We all think that we are talented writers. But what does writing have to do with successful leadership?