General attitude
As the Harvard Business School states, the foundation stone of leadership is the general attitude of the person in question. This trait is at the very base of the imaginary pyramid of leadership; everything depends on it. The given person must have the right attitude, possess the desire to lead others and motivate them, to innovate and keep developing at all times. They must also be able to find a compromise and set aside their ego when necessary. Only with these traits can they then develop the other management skills and only then will their further development be much easier. Decide for yourself if you really have this attitude and the personality enabling you to be a good leader.
Soft skills
Among the soft skills every successful leader must have are primarily communication skills, the ability to empathise and psychological resilience. Some people are born with these traits, others have to learn them. However, all managers must actively practise and develop these soft skills. Do not underestimate the importance of interpersonal communication, body language and the way you talk to employees, and develop these skills in the long term.
Hard skills
Even the best manager with polished soft skills will not achieve much with their team if they do not understand the specifics of the work agenda of team members. Being a good manager is not just about reading a few books on personal development; you must have the necessary specialised hard skills. Be an expert in the given field, know the specifics of the work of your subordinates and thus be able to give them expert advice if necessary. Only then will they respect you and be willing to strive towards the common goals under your leadership.
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