The role and skills of leaders needs to change, in line with profound changes in the workplace. In a new article in
@HarvardBiz, a group of experts has identified 6 essential skills to thrive as a leader in the new environment:
1) emotional aperture - the ability to understand and tune into the emotional dynamics of others
2) adaptive communication - knowing how and when to adjust our behaviour & leadership style, connecting to the emotional energy of others
3) flexible thinking - able to flex with competing priorities & hold opposing ideas in our heads
4) perspective seeking, taking & coordinating - actively seek different perspectives & integrate new information into our approach
5) strategic disruption skills - questioning long-standing practices & pushing for continuous learning and improvement
6) resilient self-awareness - recognising our own boundaries/limitations & setting a healthy example for others.
There are links to lots of useful resources for developing these skills:
hbr.org/2024/10/6-essential-…. By
@knightrm.
I would add a 7th essential skill: network & connection skills – ability to operate with both formal & informal influence and build sustainable relationships.