Leadership skills are incredibly important skills to develop and grow regardless of your job title at work. In part because we use our leadership skills everywhere, and also because the impact that they have on the people we spend our time with can be meaningful and impactful. Being self-aware and knowing your leadership skills strengths and weaknesses will help you enhance those skills you already have, and focus on and improve those that needs attention.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Here are some leadership skills to focus on:

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Respect
• Mentoring
• Motivation
• Authenticity
• Curiosity / Learning Agility
• Adaptability / Flexibility
• Creativity
• Empathy
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
• Relationship-building
• Problem-solving / Critical Thinking
• Self-awareness
• Vision
• Influence
• Conflict resolution
• Time management
• Reliability / Trust

 

BEST MOMENTS

Leadership is not about title, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another. –John C. Maxwell

 

A Leader is one who knows the one, goes the way, and shows the way. –John C. Maxwell

 

If you actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. –John Quincy Adams

 

Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge. –Simon Sinek

 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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10 Effective Leadership Skills to Lead a Team, Indeed

 

Link: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/effective-leadership-skills

 

8 Essential Qualities of Successful Leaders, Harvard Business Review

 

Link: https://hbr.org/2023/12/8-essential-qualities-of-successful-leaders

 

10 Essential Leadership Skills to Develop, Indeed

 

Link: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/leadership-skills

 

12 Essential Qualities of Effective Leadership, Center for Creative Leadership

 

Link: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/characteristics-good-leader/

 

What Are Leadership Skills, and Why Are They Important?, Coursera

 

Link: https://www.coursera.org/articles/leadership-skills

 

EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT

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ABOUT THE HOST

Jill McKnight is a mindset coach and speaker as well as an Erickson Professional Certified Coach. She specializes in supporting those who are rebuilding their lives and finding their most aligned path forward. 

 

Jill knows that the tips and tricks in each episode work – because she’s used them to change her life and her clients have used them to change their lives! Jill has the education and life experience to help you rebuild your life, whatever the circumstances… and move from surviving to thriving!

 

Through her talks, events, programs, and podcast “Life After: From Surviving to Thriving”, Jill provides her clients with a unique mix of thoughtful guidance and sincere care. She lives in a small town in Washington with her son and is committed to co-create a world with more hope, connection, and healing for us all.

 

CONNECT & CONTACT

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