There are certain social skills that can readily identify with leadership. These skill sets are mostly coachable and can be developed over time. Here is a short list [from A to Z] of some of the very obvious social skills that are readily recognizable in leaders.
Appearance – Image is a
lasting impression. Make sure that your
first one is a good one!
Body Language- The unspoken
word often says more than the verbal word.
Confidence – A certain
feeling of being unstoppable!
Determination – The act of
making or arriving at a decision!
Experience – A global
appreciation for the business by past occurrences
Fairness – Treating people
and events with a stable temperament.
Gregarious – Fondness of
company and people.
Humility – The greatest
social skill that a leader can have!
Intelligence – The smarts to
absorb and deal with difficulties
Judgment – Ability to make
decisions based on an evaluation of the facts
Knowledge – The ability to
continue to learn throughout your career.
Listening – Understanding people
true needs by actively caring about your people.
Motivator – Being able to set
an environment where inspiration comes from hard work
Negotiator – Being Open to
change
Opportunistic – Taking optimism
and capitalizing on it!
Perseverance – Continued effort
to achieve despite difficulty
Quality – Always strive for
quality in everything we do. People and
Product
Resolve – The ability to make
firm decisions!
Servant Leadership -Leadership that is responsible TO
their followers.
Trust – Integrity and honesty
in everything that we do!
Understanding – Care about
people and understanding people and needs.
Veracity – Habitual truthfulness
Wisdom – You know it if they
got it. A deep understanding of people
and events.
X- Factor – No not the TV
show but just the “little bit X-tra”
Yield – Listens but also
returns great profits.
Zero Tolerance – No allowance
for lack of integrity or ethic.
How many of these skills
would your employees say that you have?
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ReplyDeleteDiana, congratulations on your success in your continued education that you attended in Toronto. That is superb and gave me an idea for the blog that I sent out today. Thank you for commenting and let me know how we can get this message out! JA
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