Leading is an art, and like any artist, a leader needs the right set of tools – or skills – to create their masterpiece. I present these 28 skills for effective leadership, a diverse range of capabilities that can help a leader bring out the best in themselves and their team.
Ever heard the phrase “It’s not just what you say, but how you say it”? This holds especially true for leaders. Leading isn’t just about strategy and logic. It’s about understanding and managing emotions – both ours and others. That’s where emotional intelligence (EI) steps in.
People skills, often referred to as interpersonal or soft skills, are the abilities we use to interact harmoniously and effectively with others.
Many organizations face a big challenge: employees not taking responsibility for their actions. When people avoid their duties or blame others, projects get delayed, money is lost, and everyone feels frustrated. This lack of responsibility can slow down a company’s success and create a stressful
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A Growth Mindset is the belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication, effort, and hard work. It is about learning from failure, embracing challenges, and persisting in the face of adversity.
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Many teams struggle with accountability, but by implementing the right team-building activities, they can overcome these challenges and achieve greater success.
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Use team-building activities that promote open communication. When team members communicate openly and honestly, they are better equipped to collaborate, problem-solve, and achieve their goals. I have been facilitating team-building programs since 2007. I often use games. But occasionally, I use activities that don’t require
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Famous leadership expert John Maxwell said, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” I agree. And this is why leadership is of utmost importance. Without it, even the most prominent organizations in the world will fall. With it, the impossible becomes possible.
Daig ng maagap ang masipag means that proactive individuals, or those who work ahead of time, are better than those who work hard.
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Personal development is the most practical way to start your journey to becoming an effective leader, a better parent, and a valuable citizen of the world.
To lead by example means that you have to walk the talk. You tell people what to do, and get yourself dirty too. You to align your actions with your words.
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You can say that leaders model the way when they walk the talk – and when they practice what they preach.
Utang na loob is a Filipino cultural trait that may mean debt of gratitude and reciprocity. We keep to heart the good deeds we receive from someone, especially when we need help.
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Ningas Kugon is a pattern of behaviors demonstrated by people who work on a project or challenge with zest and enthusiasm but never get to finish what they started. After an enthusiastic beginning, they disappear upon reaching the first obstacle.
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You will find many examples of bayanihan today. To appreciate this Filipino culture of bayanihan beyond the “house-transfer definition,” we ought to give it
We grow to our best or worst with values. If we understand how our values work in our lives, we can decide what kind of values we must keep OR change.
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Your leadership style is influence by your beliefs, values, skills, and experiences. Leaders use styles that are most adaptive to a situation. We change our leadership style so we can survive and thrive
Bahala na is an expression of courage. We embrace uncertainties because we care about our future. Bahala na means let go and let God.
The attitude is not unique to Filipinos.
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