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Today’s digital-age leaders require a whole new skill-set to motivate and inspire others amid the transitions and uncertainties of a rapidly changing digital landscape.Summary
In this Forbes’ article, Mike Swigunski writes about the founder and CEO of Leadership Dynamics, Peter Cox. Key points:
- Leaders need to provide their teams with the tools to make autonomous decisions.
- Build deep connections with your team virtually. With the advent of remote work, leaders need to find a way to be engaging.
- Provide direction and purpose. Cox advises building a clear and inclusive vision.
- Encourage involvement and accountability.
- Motivate and inspire. Cox is a firm believer in the power of promoting others.
- Show others the way forward.
- Team members should learn to accept competent and knowledgeable leaders (followership*).
References
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- Why Leaders Need Strategic Courage More Than Heroics | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
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References from the Web:
- FEB 2021 Leadership Strategies In The Digital World—Business News
- MAR 2021 How New Leadership Succeeds In The Digital Age—Forbes