The results of the analysis were published at this year's World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. It turned out that successful leaders are "masters of competing competencies" mainly in the following four areas.
1. Disruption and pragmatism
Companies need leaders who come up with disruptive innovations while remaining pragmatic about the priorities and pace of change in the organization.
2. Risk-taking and restraint
Successful leaders take advantage of opportunities and calculated risks, but they must be vigilant enough not to damage their organization.
3. Heroism and vulnerability
Heroic leaders must be careful not to confuse tenacity and passion with illusions. In order to constantly improve both themselves and their organizations, they need a lot of information and advice from others.
4. Motivation and higher goals
Good leaders motivate their people by providing energy and inspiration. At the same time, however, they need to know when to withdraw in order to support the success of others and connect the organization with its higher values and mission.
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