How to Build the Foundation to Be a Strong + Competent Leader

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How can you measure your effectiveness as a leader? Growing to become a competent leader means developing strong leadership skills in different areas. 

In this episode of the She Leads Now Podcast, Sabine explains 10 core leadership competencies focused on a leader’s effectiveness in leading others. She also explains how to cultivate the company vision and mission and develop people for better output as a leader.

Listen in to learn how to be an inspiring leader who helps their people develop and grow into higher levels in the organization. You will also learn how to intelligently create opportunities that allow feedback from your team without emotional reactions.

Key Takeaways:
  • How to lead with integrity and sincerity in the way that you communicate and interact with others.  
  • How to empower people to enhance their skill sets, build their confidence, and step into higher levels.  
  • How to identify and deal with your emotions intelligently during a challenging moment as a leader.
  • Create a space where everyone is free to give feedback without you responding emotionally.
  • Keep the mission and the vision at the forefront while constantly reinforcing them.
What You Will Learn in This Episode:
  • [3:25] How to develop leadership qualities to be an inspiring visionary in your organization.
  • [7:52] Compassion – having compassion for yourself and your employees.
  • [8:55] Likability – being mindful, able to read the room, and adjusting how you approach individuals.
  • [10:07] Integrity – practicing what you preach and owning up to your mistakes.
  • [10:39] Commitment – showing up fully just as you expect your team to show up.
  • [11:25] Sincerity – learning not to say things you don’t mean either good or bad.
  • [12:25] Courage – the different ways you might need to show up courageously as a leader.
  • [14:04] Talent development – helping to develop people into being greater than where they’re today.
  • [15:56] Emotional intelligence – being aware of your own emotions and those of others and responding accordingly.
  • [17:48] Communication – using your communication skills to help others understand your wants.
  • [18:45] Inspiration – helping people see how their actions impact the organization for better output.
  • [19:26] A recap plus other qualities you need to develop to be a more effective leader.
  • [24:20] Sabine explains more tips about company vision, failures, and cultivating a developing culture.
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