Ash Timms

The role and skills of leaders needs to change, in line with profound changes in the workplace. In a new article in @HarvardBiz, a group of experts has identified 6 essential skills to thrive as a leader in the new environment: 1) emotional aperture - the ability to understand and tune into the emotional dynamics of others 2) adaptive communication - knowing how and when to adjust our behaviour & leadership style, connecting to the emotional energy of others 3) flexible thinking - able to flex with competing priorities & hold opposing ideas in our heads 4) perspective seeking, taking & coordinating - actively seek different perspectives & integrate new information into our approach 5) strategic disruption skills - questioning long-standing practices & pushing for continuous learning and improvement 6) resilient self-awareness - recognising our own boundaries/limitations & setting a healthy example for others. There are links to lots of useful resources for developing these skills: hbr.org/2024/10/6-essential-…. By @knightrm. I would add a 7th essential skill: network & connection skills – ability to operate with both formal & informal influence and build sustainable relationships.

21 ways to motivate, inspire, and lead a team to distinction: 1) Act with integrity 2) Frame vulnerability positively 3) Avoid shaming language 4) Reject blaming 5) Listen to what people need 6) Help people build their skills 7) Create connections 8) Keep your word 9) Make tough decisions 10) Build people up 11) Share 12) See the good in others 13) Own your mistakes 14) Help others learn from mistakes 15) Promote accountability 16) Be curious 17) Don't judge 18) Give everyone a fair chance 19) Stay flexible 20) Use the team 21) Seek feedback medium.com/@TobiasCharles/21… By Tobias Charles on @Medium