How would you describe a good leader?
“Someone who inspires the team“? Perhaps, but that’s too abstract.
“Someone who’s an expert in their field or has in-depth knowledge around a specific area“? That’s usually true for leaders, but not what makes them a leader.
Being a good leader is more about having a rich repository of so-called soft skills that, combined together, grow well-performing teams.
High-flying employees with years of experience are often promoted into managerial or team leader roles simply because they’re good at their jobs. And there’s some logic behind this. But being a top-performing employee doesn’t mean you’ll make a good leader from the start.
With the right team leader training and the right motivation, though, good employees can become great leaders.
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