In the evolving landscape of leadership, the focus has shifted from traditional expertise to a demand for strong social skills. Companies, analyzing thousands of C-suite job descriptions, now prioritize leaders who excel in communication, relationship-building, and people-oriented problem-solving. This shift is attributed to the changing workforce, increased business complexity, and a tech-centric environment. Essential social skills for leaders include emotional intelligence, gratitude, humility, empathy, kindness, authenticity, approachability, and effective listening and communication. In the post-COVID era, employees seek leaders who foster positive, supportive work environments, valuing qualities once considered weak but now recognized as crucial for success.
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Date of Input: 28/12/2023 | Updated: 28/12/2023 | norhidayatul
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