4 (More) Leadership Skills to Develop

4 (More) Leadership Skills to Develop

Yesterday, we highlighted four of the eight skills that anyone can develop to become a leader: authenticity, curiosity, analytical thinking, and adaptability. Here are the other four qualities:

Creativity. You don’t necessarily need to come up with every great idea on your own. Sometimes it’s about establishing an environment that nurtures creativity in others.

Comfort with ambiguity. Managing ambiguity is about holding conflicting ideas in your head and dealing with competing priorities that feel equally important. Ask a lot of “what ifs” and “so whats,” and scrutinize matters from different perspectives.

Resilience. When things get tough, exhibit the resilience to recalibrate, regroup, and get input from others by asking, “Is there another path?”

Empathy. Developing your emotional intelligence gives you a deeper appreciation of the complex challenges others are working through—and helps you foster a more supportive and nurturing environment.

This tip is adapted from "8 Essential Qualities of Successful Leaders," by Rebecca Knight