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What are the skills of a leader?

      

What are the skills of a leader?

  

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Francis
1. Communicative skills: A leader must be able to communicate the policies and procedures clearly, precisely and effectively. This can be helpful in persuasion and stimulation.

2. Knowledge of work(competence): A leader should be very precisely knowing the nature of work of his subordinates because it is then he can win the trust and confidence of his subordinates.

3. Relationship building (or team building): Leadership requires the ability to build and maintain a strong and collaborative team of individuals working toward the same goal. Team building requires other leadership strengths, like effective communication skills and conflict resolution. A strong leader needs to be effective and interact with individuals from all levels within the organization. We all know about the leaders who can manage up. These are the individuals who can convince their boss they are a gift from god, but they cannot fool their direct reports. Effective leaders have the ability to communicate
and collaborate with individuals from all levels.

4. Ability to analyze information and make decisions(decision making skills): Leaders who are able to analyze information and make good decisions are more effective than their counterparts. The leader not only needs the mental horsepower to interpret information but they also need the personality and confidence to trust in the decisions they make and follow through with them.

5. Problem-solving: Good leaders are skilled at problem-solving issues that arise on the job. Effective problem solving often requires staying calm and identifying a step-by-step solution. Problem-solving
skills can help leaders make quick decisions, resolve obstacles with their team and external teams alike, and ensure projects are completed on time, according to the specifications.

6. Ability to teach and mentor: One of the skills that differentiates leadership from many other competencies is the ability to teach and mentor. Effectively teaching colleagues or direct reports how to grow in their careers helps organizations scale. Often, this skill requires that leaders think less about themselves and more about how to make their team as a whole successful.
francis1897 answered the question on August 25, 2022 at 08:04


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