There’s a revolution that’s happening in the world. We’re not talking about that kind of revolution, but a growing workforce (Statistics New Zealand). Trends show that working-age group demographic, 15 to 64 year olds, will grow steadily for the next 30 years, so that it will be 13% larger in 2050. Add that with a rapidly ageing and that means tomorrow’s leaders face new challenges as well as new opportunities.
A growing leadership gap in several key industries will leave companies scrambling to fill valuable roles. Leaders are an important resource for any company. And while they fill an important role in an organization, they might not always be groomed from within.
Outside experience leads to new perspectives and ideas for any firm. Companies will always be interested in informed, motivated and dedicated individuals to drive their results forward.
The old leadership template of work hard for 20 years and get a promotion no longer works in today’s economy. Today’s leaders create new opportunities by thinking outside the box.
Titles are out, character is in.
You can display leadership characteristics and be a successful leader without having authority or title. You have to be trustworthy. Fake news pretender’s aside, your character which includes your values and beliefs are the calling card of a true leader. Who wants to follow a fake?
Articulating your vision will energize others.
We are all looking for inspiration. By communicating their vision clearly, leaders inspire their teams to higher levels of performance without using the lowest common denominator money as a motivator.
Communication skills take you to the top
If you want to be successful, you have to build relationships. In today’s tech crazy world, strong communication skills are scarce and you can charge a premium price if you have them.
Leaders lead by shaking it up, improving and tweaking the system, changing it up so that a company will benefit in the long run. Be the best leader that you can be and you‘ll never need a job again.