If you’re known for these 5 habits, your leadership skills are off the charts
If you’re known for these 5 habits, your leadership skills are off the charts
Inc.; by Marcel Schwantes; 3/19/25
In an era of constant disruption, every leader should aspire to have these skills and habits. Business is more unpredictable than ever, and it’s hitting leaders hard. More than half (57 percent) of executives say their companies faced serious disruption last year—way up from the year before. Employees are also checking out—engagement is at a 10-year low. The old way of leading, where authority and expertise ruled, isn’t cutting it anymore. The best leaders today aren’t just the smartest or most experienced—they’re the ones who know how to build trust, bring people together, and lead with confidence and compassion. ... Five power skills of essential leadership: ...
- Suspend self-interest ...
- Master curiosity and context ...
- Build psychological safety ...
- Stay emotionally agile ...
- Make excellence a habit ...