1. Executive Presence
Executive presence is a relatively new leadership concept. It is a must for CXOs as well as their direct reports. Executive presence is more than charisma; it shows up in how leaders trust and are trusted, how leaders communicate, how leaders develop strategy, and how leaders carry themselves under pressure. Executive presence can be developed through thoughtful and actionable development. - Leslie Mizerak, Lead Coach Mentor, LLC
2. Resiliency
Over the past decade, the pace of change and the growing complexity of the business environment has increased dramatically. Leaders often find themselves overworked and overwhelmed in response to these challenges. Building up their resilience is an essential skill set. Resilient leaders are able to manage personal and organizational anxiety effectively and exude calm and confidence. - Irvine Nugent, Sonos Leadership
3. Culture Management
Since 2014. the word "culture" has been a top trending word on Merriam-Webster.com. People are looking for bigger purpose, more involvement in communities, excitement to walk through the doors, and something to be proud of. Leaders have to have the skill of creating culture, maintaining it, and growing it. Check out Zappos for an example. They have a "culture book" called The Fool Rules. - MaryAnne Gillespie, Red Apple Coaching
4. Navigation Of Ambiguity
Rapidly increasing rates of change and growing complexity has made navigating ambiguity essential in leadership. We've begun to see disruptive change in all directions, and leaders must be agile to navigate the ambiguity and stay competitive. Leaders who can remain calm and relaxed and continue to inspire their teams in the face of increasing complexity give their companies a tremendous advantage. - Rey Castellanos, Feed Your Wolf
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5. Hybrid Of Skills
Versatility across multiple areas of business is proving to be a coveted leadership trait, especially within the C-suite. Gone are the days of singular expertise; businesses covet skill diversity now. The greater the exposure to various job functions, the better leaders can navigate the ever-evolving world of business, climb the career ladder, and take the helm. - Adrienne Tom, CERM, CPRW, MCRS, Career Impressions
