Introduction
Have you pondered that we are moving to a new dynamics of high-impact leadership in 2020? In recent months, the world has rapidly evolved, forcing leaders to make swift decisions to ensure their organizations’ survival. As we enter a new decade, expect approaches and perspectives to change. Leadership is no different!
On the other hand, hard skills and soft skills are critical in this new normal. Nevertheless, as a Leader in 2020, you must harness the dormant skills that you previously overlooked, specifically Empathy, Adaptability, Accountability, Listening and so much more. To be a high-impact leader in 2020, you should develop a mix of hard and soft skills. This would help you navigate these uncertain times and pull your team to success.
Hence high-impact leadership leads by example, sets the right direction, motivates the team, and has great stamina to overcome challenges. Leadership in 2020 is no joke! Many businesses lack the motivation to continue or unfortunately have laid off staff. Furthermore, a leader must not be overwhelmed by these challenges and should instead seek strategic ways to keep the business afloat. One vital step is to follow the trends and adjust with more innovative ideas.
Future Trends of High-Impact Leadership
Additionally, we believe the following trends will shape the future of high-impact leadership in very profound ways:
- Artificial Intelligence and Technology – Artificial intelligence and augmented reality fusing big data and analytics will significantly shift human interactions in the foreseeable future. The rise of robotics in the workplace will increase the demand for human-specific roles, making high-impact leadership essential.
- Accelerated Changes in Global Themes – The increased pace of change will place a huge demand on the forces of globalization, causing leaders to ponder key questions regarding the tough issues of our day – climate change, gender and diversity inclusion, ethics, and morality.
- Significant transformations in the world of work and business: Today’s leaders must navigate the rapid shift away from traditional economic models. As more organizations opt for remote working, contactless payments, robotics, etc. Business leaders must excel at forging connections that advance corporate goals efficiently. High-impact leaders ensure their organizations transform and stay relevant as the world evolves.
So much has changed in these last six months for CEOs, leaders, and business owners. However, a lot of organizational leaders have realized that leaders exist for uncertainty. The pandemic has shown that true leadership is tested in times of crisis and shines in times of high uncertainty.
What does High-impact leadership look like? Why do we seek effective leaders in times of crisis?
Thus the new age of truly innovative leadership has finally begun.