Leadership

The Need for Improved Leadership

In today’s organization, the need for excellent leadership and flexible leadership styles is more important than ever. As teams become more fluid, the diversity of skills and behavior styles becomes more apparent. Everyone involved needs the strength and leadership skills to effectively manage through the day-to-day needs and the long-term strategic demands of the business.

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Leadership Adaptability

To be successful, leaders must adapt their communication style to the needs of the individuals on their team. By creating an environment in which team members feel respected, listened to, and empowered, leaders create the most productive environment. Moreover, employees respond with a willingness to go "above and beyond" for the team.

Leadership Adaptability pairs well with Better Teams and Mastering Rejection.

One Style Isn't Enough

Not every employee will respond to a single managerial style. Being able to adopt a flexible approach is the key for successful managers.

Understanding Leads to Respect

When associates understand their own style and how it matches or conflicts with others in their organization, they develop deeper respect for their peers.

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Adaptive Leadership Includes:

  • Identifying communication styles
  • Creating distinct communication styles for team members
  • Understanding the difference between daily communication and crisis communication
  • Practicing the art of changing perspective
  • Highlighting common pitfalls of management styles
  • Writing action plans for improved leadership