Is Leadership a Talent or a Skill?

Is Leadership a Talent or a Skill?

In other words, can you improve your leadership abilities?

This was a hotly debated subject at our recent discussion group. Many of the younger professionals believed that leaders were born… not made.

But the older contributors were all in agreement that it is possible… and indeed essential, for anyone who wishes to become a leader…. And more importantly…. A GOOD leader…. to grow and develop certain skills.

But what skills do leaders need? The list seems to be endless… everywhere you look, there are different ideas. Discretion / Focus / Time Management / Conflict Management / Problem Solving / Coach / Compromise Expert / Delegation / Persuasion / Orator / Presenter / Negotiator / etc….Becoming an expert in everything is not required… nor is it even possible!

 What are the most important traits of a great leader?

Let’s look at some of the most famous leaders in the world for inspiration and see if they have traits in common...... See More

Our next GROUP SPEAKING COURSE starts on 1st February. You can find more details here

Do you have a job interview coming soon?

(or are you already applying for jobs with international organisations?

Is the interview in English?

I delighted to announce the launch of this invaluable 'THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR JOB INTERVIEWS' at a special launch price of ONLY $7 (until the end of January) - Grab your copy here

This is just what you need if you would like to connect with the interviewer in a meaningful way. Differentiate yourself from the other candidates by speaking eloquently about how your qualifications and experience makes you the BEST candidate for the job!

It includes:

• Specific recommended research, to ensure you have all the information about the company and role.
• Practical preparation for the day itself.
• Preparation checklist.
• Top 15 questions… complete with sample answers.. and how to adapt these answers to fit your circumstances exactly.
• Top questions to ASK THEM. Asking a question that makes the interview take a second to think of the answer really shows that you have a lot to offer.
• Vocabulary – Useful idioms and phrases that you can use during the interview – showing your language confidence.

Lastly, don't forget to come and join our weekly Business English Discussion and Networking Event - Every Saturday at 11am CET.

Hosted by myself, it is a fun discussion with other professionals who wish to practice their listening skills.

Here is the link to the next event..

Non-native corporate professionals hire me to improve their Business English speaking skills, vocabulary and pronunciation, so they can get promoted and be an international superstar in their company. Connect with me or take action and Book a call now!