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Leadership Skills
There is no unique way to describe great leadership skills. Unsurprisingly, you can find different lists
describing the leadership skills one should possess to become a great leader in the workplace.
In essence, leadership skills are the abilities people have to lead and deliver projects, encourage
initiatives, build a sense of common purpose, and empower others.
Leadership skills also include the abilities people have to steer employees toward the achievement of
the business goals, inspire them, drive change, and deliver results.
There are many different leadership skills required in the workplace, but the most in-demand ones
include:
Active listening
Empathy
The ability to share clear messages and make complex ideas easy to understand for everyone
Creativity
Flexibility
Project planning
Active listening
Business storytelling
Time management
Positivity
Reliability
Management skills
The ability to align the employees with the company values and goals
Recruiting skills
Persuasion skills
Strong charisma