Leadership is an interesting and integral phenomenon for a community, organisation and team to thrive. It not only directs the company’s vision but also builds resilient and capable teams, and individuals. 

4 skills that every professional/ manager/team lead should learn and build: 

  Agility and Adaptability 

This skill focuses on the ability to facilitate and adapt to change. Adaptability has come to the forefront as one of the critical life skills, especially after the shift in workplaces during the pandemic. The changed nature of work, mode of work and changing economy, demands leadership to be resilient and lead seamless transitions and adaption as the work requires. 

Another factor that is of great importance is accountability. Accountability in regard to the way ahead, challenges and how to respond to changes. 

Active Listening 

To boost leadership, active listening can boost communication skills. Knowing and feeling acknowledged is key to boosting personal and professional relationships, which in turn impacts work performance. 

Active Listening needs patience, practice and perseverance. It demonstrates interest in other’s views and ideas, enabling in building a better understanding of the team and challenges.

Building listening intelligence enables the growth of empathy. 

Empathy 

 In both professional and personal settings, empathy has the power to create deeper connections, foster collaboration, and drive positive change.

When individuals feel acknowledged and supported, they are more likely to contribute their best ideas, collaborate effectively, and engage in problem-solving. By fostering empathy, organisations can create a positive work culture that boosts employee satisfaction, productivity, and loyalty. 

Problem-Solving

Problem-solving is a crucial leadership skill. It starts with the ability to structure and comprehend the problem, for it to make sense for the organisation. Followed by empathy and breaking cognitive fixedness. 

Cognitive fixedness is a state where you view a situation from the lens of past experiences. To build problem-solving skills, one needs to bring a shift in the mindset. Once it is adopted by one team member, it can be fostered within the entire team to open opportunities for growth. 

Leadership skills are integral for an individual to grow professionally and personally. One way to boost these 4 essential skills is by practising. Different tools and strategies can be used to build this, like design thinking, creative problem solving etc. To build these tools and strategies for your teams, connect with our team today!