So you think your Leadership style is contemporary, perhaps! Will it always remain so?
Hmmm, now that's a different story.
In my view there are 5 fundamental Leadership traits that will help a Leader remain contemporary, whatever be the environment.
Trust - this is the most important trait that the Leader of the future will need to have. Its quite simple, how inclined will You be to led by a person whom you do not trust fully. Greater the unpredictability of the future, more the need felt for trust. In fact, some of the debate in the US media is already throwing up this aspect.
Quick Adaptability - Situations, markets & needs will change. Ability of change with the times will always retain a premium. Most good leaders adapt to change effectively. My focus is on the Speed of adaptability. This calls for confidence & a developed learning ability.
Seeing around the Bend - The ability to sense what is about to happen has always been a big deal. However, in the future, trends and situations are likely to have a shorter life and change will always be lurking around unexpected bends. If you have this ability, you are going to be in great demand, by organizations & teams both.
Emotional Quorient (EQ) - The emerging genarations of Gen Ys & Gen M will place this Leadership on a premium, even beyond where its seen today, People will want more individuality than ever before. To be treated as part of a crowd will be anathema, to be treated as a person will be a minimum expectation. The emotional bandwidth to understand people, their motivations and how to lead & inspire them will be a key trait the future Leader will need.
Execution - Some things do not change. The ability to get things done is and will remain an essential part of the Future Leader's toolkit
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