| | 19MARCH - 2023MANAGEHRMAGAZINE.COMDEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS IS THE WAY TO SUCCESSMost of us will probably remember the best manager we have worked with. But what made him or her so memorable or impactful? I am sure they had the knowledge and ability, although those qualities are most probably not what we typically remember them for. Instead, we've found that attributes such as influence, integrity, courage and respect are traits that describe what good leadership looks like. Great leaders build great teams by helping their colleagues grow into better professionals. General Dwight Eisenhower once said, "Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it." Developing leadership skills doesn't just prepare you for a promotion; they're necessary to become a better leader -- and the best way to improve an organisation as a whole in the process. What specific competencies of leadership development should any leader be sharpening to become successful? LEAD OTHERS Leaders of Others are leaders who inspire and motivate colleagues to achieve an organisation's vision, mission and business goals. Leadership practices and qualities aren't only crucial for leaders, but colleagues too. Your leadership style establishes the tone and affects company work culture. And culture powers an organisation's vision and mission.Culture is like fuel to everything a company does, and employees are more than cogs in a machine. They must feel connected to each other and the mission, while knowing exactly how they can impact the organisation and its achievements. Ideally, colleagues should be well trained and developed to be leaders in their roles and to collaborate within a team.I have always believed that learning should be part of an organisation's cultural values. All colleagues should be encouraged to seek out development opportunities that are overseen by their manager, and having leaders and their direct reports agree on a shared responsibility is an optimum way. Once the goals are understood, it's critical the leader provides coaching to support and set up team members for success. We have all encountered different leadership styles in our professional or personal journeys, and I was fortunate to have worked with multiple leaders in my 20 years in the hotel industry. Whatever strengths or weaknesses the leaders had, I must confess that I did learn something from all of them. By Christine Yang, Group Director Learning & Development, Wharf HotelsChristine YangCXO Insights
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