Sparks: Timeless Traits and Skills for the Future-Proof Leader

Sparks: Timeless Traits and Skills for the Future-Proof Leader

We've all had the experience of working for a bad leader, the kind that drains your energy, stifles your motivation, and makes Monday mornings feel like a dreadful chore. But great leaders do the opposite. And in a world evolving faster than ever, we can't afford to leave leadership to chance. In today's Leadership Spark, we'll tackle two big questions: Will the leader of 2030 be different from today's leader? And if so, how? Backed by insights from 140+ CEO interviews and a global LinkedIn survey of nearly 14,000 employees, I share the timeless traits leaders must keep, and the new skills they must develop to lead in a rapidly changing world. Get a clearer understanding of what leadership really means, why most people can't define it, and what it will take to lead organizations, and society, into the future.

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This episode is sponsored by Workhuman.

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