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“According to Gartner, more than 8 out of 10 individuals feel it’s important for their employer to view them as a person, not just an employee; yet less than half believe they’re seen this way. Today’s most effective leaders are people-focused and able to lead in a way that inspires productivity and cultivates an environment of trust and influence. While many of the foundational characteristics that comprise a great leader have remained constant throughout the years, a new perspective and approach is required for effective leadership in the context of today’s environment. Whether you are looking to hone your own skills, position yourself for a leadership role, or build leaders within your team," Mike Abate shares 10 of the qualities that set the best leaders apart. Continue reading the latest issue of our Compass newsletter for the leadership skills needed to successfully navigate evolving work environments, employee expectations and business pressures: https://jcbsn.gr/3Wlubp3 #InsuranceIndsutry #Leadership

Check out this great article by my colleague, Mike Abate!

The demands on today’s leaders are increasingly dynamic, multi-faceted, and complex. Leaders have become acutely aware that their success depends on having a focused, highly engaged, and high performing workforce. This requires that leaders must not only foster environments where employees experience the espoused employee value propositions of the company, but also establish the operating principles and values that are conducive to high performance. Not every leader has the qualities to do this. In selecting the right leader for your organisation, consider the value of data driven insights obtained from reliable psychometric assessments. For more information visit: https://ta.mie.co.za or email assessments@mie.co.za #MIE #PersonalityAssessment #Psychometricassessment #EmotionalIntelligence #Self-Awareness #Leadership

This post sparked up the topic that has been n my mind of late. I have been speaking about leaders who inspire with a few of my peers. It is essential that one of your goals in the corporate space and/or even your own business, that one finds or aligns themselves with mentor/s to navigate the journey with and to stay inspired. #leadership #mentorshp #leadershiptraits #growasaleader #millenials #genzs Align yourself with leaders who share your same values

What does it truly take to lead effectively? A lot of leaders find it hard to really connect with and guide their teams well. They struggle with showing the right way to do things, building trust, and getting their team excited and motivated. Consider the impact of a leader who doesn't practice what they preach, fails to build trust, or lacks the ability to inspire. This can lead to a disengaged workforce, where transparency is superficial, trust is fragile, and inspiration is non-existent. In such an environment, both employee morale and productivity can suffer significantly. Based on insights from Stephen M. R. Covey, here’s a powerful solution with the three stewards of effective leadership: Modeling, Trusting, and Inspiring. Dive into each of these in the full interview: https://ow.ly/710k50R5jO5 #LeadingWithVulnerability #leadership #StewardsOfLeadership #EffectiveLeadership

In today’s dynamic workplace, organizations need inspirational leadership and active management for optimal effectiveness. We need leaders to challenge the status quo, to inspire and to motivate. Moreover, we also require managers to assist in developing and maintaining a smoothly functioning workplace. Still, they should also have strong leadership skills to maintain a positive work environment as well. Organizations give their managers legitimate authority to lead, but there is no assurance they will lead. Managers are the de facto leader in their organization, but their mindset and qualities prevent some managers from becoming leaders. To successfully navigate all the disruptions in today’s fiercely competitive world, we need a new generation of purpose-driven leaders who can inspire people to believe that the impossible is possible to believe that they can achieve the unimaginable. We need leaders to stand up for their employees, to lead by example, and to create an environment their employees will love. #leadership #teammanagement #employeeengagement #leadershipdevelopment #executives #engagement #goaloriented #motivationfirst

Leaders demand innovation, yet refuse to innovate themselves. They say, "We must change!", yet aren't willing to put in effort to change. The lack of accountability (or the cognitive dissonance) within organizational executives is at it's highest, and continues to grow. When we have cultures that don't center employee growth, the organization cannot be innovative. Nor can it become more adept at change. As leaders, we cannot ask (let alone demand) anything of our employees if we, ourselves, are not willing to make it happen. That IS leadership. And by focusing on the impact you're asking your employees to go through, that's a huge first step to becoming a #PeopleFirstLeader. What do you think? #LeadingPeopleFirst #PeopleFirst #Leadership #EmployeeExperience #OrganizationalCulture #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeEngagement

It's a common belief that the best performers in a team or company will automatically make the best leaders. While exceptional performance is undoubtedly an essential factor, we must understand that leadership goes beyond just being a top performer. Let's remember that people don't leave businesses; they leave people. It highlights the significance of leadership in employee satisfaction and retention. Placing the right person in a leadership role not only ensures team success but also contributes to a positive and nurturing work environment. When it comes to selecting leaders, we must look beyond performance metrics alone. Finding the right person for a leadership position involves considering a combination of performance, leadership potential, interpersonal skills, adaptability, and the ability to inspire and motivate others. #leadershipdevelopment #management #professionaldevelopment #employeeengagement #businesssuccess

Golden Hour book 📚 club (Sunday 6-7 pm MST mountain 🏔️ standard Time ⏰) Research consistently demonstrates that positive, inspiring, and empowering leaders invariably emerge as exemplary leaders. They are highly esteemed by their teams and have a remarkable knack for fostering high-performing teams. According to a study conducted by the Center for Creative Leadership, cited by Skye Schooley, a significant portion—ranging from 38% to over half—of new leaders falter within their initial 18 months. To circumvent this alarming trend, leaders can integrate effective leadership strategies that motivate and uplift their team members to achieve their objectives. Learn 10 qualities to contemplate, as employees working under exceptional leaders tend to exhibit higher levels of satisfaction, productivity, and organizational engagement—an outcome that profoundly impacts the bottom line. Join our book club at Service Beyond HR because readers are leaders, and together, let's cultivate the leadership qualities that drive success. #ReadersAreLeaders #JoinOurBookClub 📚🌟

The best leaders see their primary role not as the pinnacle of a hierarchy but as mentors in a community of growing talent. They invest in developing the skills and confidence of their team members, empowering them to take initiative, make decisions, and lead projects. This approach decentralizes leadership within the organization, fostering a robust culture where everyone feels responsible and capable of guiding others. By focusing on building leaders rather than followers, these visionaries ensure the sustainability and innovation of their organizations, creating a legacy of leadership that endures beyond their tenure. For more, join my newsletter! bit.ly/RWDNewsletter #organizationaldevelopment #organizationaleffectiveness #organizationalculture #employeeexperience #leadershipdevelopment Image description: quote from Marcus Buckingham that reads, "The best leaders don't build followers, they build other leaders."