{"id":97375,"date":"2023-11-20T06:23:11","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T06:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=97375"},"modified":"2024-02-16T07:16:38","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T07:16:38","slug":"why-is-leadership-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/why-is-leadership-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Leadership Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of rhetoric around good leaders, describing them in terms of inspirational visionaries making world-changing decisions that shape a better future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you only have to consider the terrible deeds committed throughout history under the command of infamous world leaders to realise that effective leadership is powerful but not always positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A person in a workplace leadership position can either:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Motivate<\/strong> team members to work hard, excel and obtain a sense of fulfilment, or<\/li><li><strong>Negatively<\/strong> influence employees to become disengaged, adversarial, or even act unethically.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Leadership is important in life and work because, without leaders, we are unable to define clear visions and translate them into reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-improve-team-performance\/\">How To Improve Team Performance<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is Leadership And Why Does It Matter?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leadership is influencing and maximising team members&#8217; collective efforts to attain a common goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve probably heard the phrase \u201clike herding cats\u201d or that other animal-inspired metaphor, \u201cyou can lead a horse to water, but you can\u2019t make it drink\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Uniting people around a shared vision &#8211; as opposed to one of many others available &#8211; is the daily challenge of great leadership.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective leaders achieve this not by being &#8220;nice&#8221; or &#8220;understanding&#8221; but by aligning team members&#8217; individual motivations with the organisation&#8217;s wider high-level objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As William H.C. Prentice points out in his classic essay &#8220;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2004\/01\/understanding-leadership\">Understanding Leadership<\/a>&#8220;, leaders must learn two basic lessons to be successful:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>People are complex.<\/strong> Apart from carrots and sticks, people respond to patriotism, self-doubt, need for recognition and many other emotions.<\/li><li><strong>People are different.<\/strong> One team member may crave growth through feedback and be frustrated by the leaders&#8217; inability to provide it, while another team member may view any form of feedback as a threat to their self-esteem.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/what-is-leadership-definition-1024x790.jpg\" alt=\"what is leadership definition\" class=\"wp-image-97388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/what-is-leadership-definition-1024x790.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/what-is-leadership-definition-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/what-is-leadership-definition-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/what-is-leadership-definition-1536x1186.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/what-is-leadership-definition.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5 Characteristics Of Effective Leadership.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest trend among leadership gurus is to neatly divide leaders into &#8220;toxic&#8221; and &#8220;non-toxic&#8221; varieties, encouraging you to be the latter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In their minds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Effective leadership<\/strong> encourages employees to grow and achieve personal goals as a by-product of contributing to organisational objectives.<\/li><li><strong>Toxic leadership<\/strong> relies on power imbalances, manipulation or force of personality to pressure and coerce others.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, this is a gross, unhelpful oversimplification (see Prentice&#8217;s rule #1 above).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/conflict-in-the-workplace\/\">conflict between leaders and subordinates<\/a> leaves at least one party blaming the other for &#8220;toxic&#8221; behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/emotional-intelligence-in-the-workplace\/\"><strong>Why Is Emotional Intelligence At Work So Vital?<\/strong><\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, a CEO (let&#8217;s call him John) lets his VP of Growth (we&#8217;ll call her Susan) know that sales figures need to improve. Susan reacts defensively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Both parties feel disrespected<\/strong> and misunderstood, spending days sharing victim-villain stories that paint their own perspective in a favourable light to any colleague who will listen.<\/li><li><strong>John scolds<\/strong> his &#8220;stubborn&#8221; and &#8220;immature&#8221; direct report, while Susan accuses John of &#8220;controlling&#8221; and &#8220;unsupportive&#8221; behaviour.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to prevent and untangle situations like these is one of the hallmarks of a successful leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Instead of falling back on paradigms that cast someone as &#8220;toxic&#8221;, I suggest you study Patrick Lencioni&#8217;s classic <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable\/dp\/0787960756\">Five Dysfunctions of A Team<\/a>, <\/em>which has helped thousands of leaders create high-performance teams.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/dysfunctional-teams-patrick-lencioni-1024x790.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/dysfunctional-teams-patrick-lencioni-1024x790.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/dysfunctional-teams-patrick-lencioni-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/dysfunctional-teams-patrick-lencioni-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/dysfunctional-teams-patrick-lencioni-1536x1186.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/dysfunctional-teams-patrick-lencioni.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Lencioni examines why effective teams are rare and provides step-by-step instructions for eliminating dysfunction.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is The Role Of A Leader?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The job of leaders is fivefold:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Define<\/strong> a larger cause.<\/li><li><strong>Articulate<\/strong> the problem better than anyone else.<\/li><li><strong>Build<\/strong> a team capable of attacking the status quo.<\/li><li><strong>Hold<\/strong> the team accountable.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When the company hits obstacles, leaders are responsible for driving change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing economic environments, like <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aicd.com.au\/economic-news\/world\/outlook\/australias-per-capita-recession-as-rba-extends-rate-pause.html\">Australia&#8217;s slip into a per-capita recession<\/a> combined with a high-interest-rate environment prompt business leaders to focus on business fundamentals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>This is the bread and butter of department heads, executives and C-suite leaders.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, throughout your career, you may take on informal leadership positions because you see an opportunity for improvement or feel responsible for meeting a particular outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/employee-reference-letter\/\">How To Write An Employee Reference Letter<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you rally colleagues behind your cause to ensure things get done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaders <em>do not<\/em> always have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>A<\/strong> leadership title.<\/li><li><strong>Official<\/strong> authority.<\/li><li><strong>The<\/strong> admiration of others.<\/li><li><strong>A <\/strong>charismatic or persuasive style.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>People operating quietly in the background to nudge and enable others, without taking credit or being recognised, are also leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/resume-leadership-skills\/\"><strong>How To Showcase Leadership Skills On Your Resume<\/strong><\/a><strong>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is Your Leadership Style?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a recent conversation with academic and author Adam Grant about leadership skills we need to build, author Simon Sinek said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/what-is-great-leadership-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"what is great leadership\" class=\"wp-image-97390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/what-is-great-leadership-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/what-is-great-leadership-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/what-is-great-leadership-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/what-is-great-leadership-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/what-is-great-leadership.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In exploring and growing your leadership capabilities, you\u2019ll need to draw on different aptitudes and approaches depending on the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Four common leadership styles include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Transactional leadership<\/strong><\/td><td>The old \u2018carrot or stick\u2019 dichotomy relies on rewards and punishments as the primary tools for shaping behaviour. This approach fails to recognise the complex drivers of human behaviour, limiting a leader&#8217;s ability to inspire discretionary effort.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Democratic leadership<\/strong><\/td><td>This style involves gaining feedback from everyone to help guide decisions and influence through collaboration and consensus. It suits situations where you have fewer time pressures and can benefit from collective guidance.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Transformational leadership<\/strong><\/td><td>Deep-seated change and innovation are the crux of this approach. Transformational leaders aim to build a more creative, stimulating and optimistic work environment where employees work towards a vision.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Servant leadership<\/strong><\/td><td>Leaders use this style to create a caring and welcoming organisational culture. By empowering others and forgoing personal glory, servant leaders influence through being accessible, helpful and kind.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/signs-of-leadership-1024x790.jpg\" alt=\"signs of leadership\" class=\"wp-image-97391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/signs-of-leadership-1024x790.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/signs-of-leadership-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/signs-of-leadership-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/signs-of-leadership-1536x1186.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/signs-of-leadership.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are The Benefits Of Strong Leadership?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Analysis of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2023\/07\/3-ways-to-reenergize-your-team-when-morale-is-low\">previous research<\/a> found that up to 40% of the variability in team morale, performance and critical organisational behaviours (positive and negative) can be attributed to the actions and attitudes of managers and leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When leaders do their jobs well, companies experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:59px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Better Morale And Engagement.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People can become disillusioned due to being overwhelmed, poor clarity and trust, and a lack of growth opportunities or appreciation for their effort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">By putting daily tasks in the context of a \u2018big picture\u2019 goal, leaders can create a working environment where everyone feels connected to the mission.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Human beings crave recognition, safety, autonomy, connection and fairness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees look to leaders for the reassurance and empowerment they need to feel like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>They\u2019re valued<\/strong> as human beings with emotions, not just productive vessels.<\/li><li><strong>They have the opportunity<\/strong> and means to apply their talent, with help available when needed.<\/li><li><strong>Hard work <\/strong>hard pays off and results in recognition and rewards.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Healthier Organisational Culture.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaders have a disproportional impact on organisational culture because they strongly influence what work gets done, and how it gets done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also define company values through their actions and words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">In a positive workplace culture, employees\u2019 personal goals and values align with organisational goals and values.  The employee is empowered to take calculated risks, make mistakes and learn from them.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In-depth research by consulting firm McKinsey found that <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/featured-insights\/leadership\/decoding-leadership-what-really-matters\">just four behaviours accounted for 89% of leadership effectiveness<\/a>, critical to organisational health and a positive culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These behaviours are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Solving problems effectively<\/strong><\/td><td>Gathering information and weighing it to effectively handle a team dispute, ensuring people feel heard and matters are dealt with fairly.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Operating with a strong results orientation<\/strong><\/td><td>Helping teams understand why different goals matter and prioritise high-value work (rather than simply efficiency for efficiency\u2019s sake).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Seeking different perspectives<\/strong><\/td><td>By actively seeking your team member\u2019s feedback as a core leadership habit, so they feel safe to speak up and contribute ideas.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Supporting others<\/strong><\/td><td>By taking an interest in the welfare of the people in your team, being trustworthy and helpful, trusting others, and intervening to prevent conflict.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/positive-work-culture\/\"><strong>How To Build A Positive Work Culture<\/strong><\/a><strong>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. More Agile Workplace.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Embracing change, continuously looking for improved ways of working, and taking action even when the outcomes are unclear are core strengths of good leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Purposeful leaders are willing to challenge tradition and outdated practices. They\u2019re focused on driving change rather than preserving the status quo.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>That takes courage, a growth mindset, and a clear understanding of the company\u2019s vision \u2014 rather than a desire to \u2018fit in\u2019 or avoid dealing with the difficult repercussions of change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">A recurring leadership problem is &#8220;Happy Talk&#8221;, a basic failure to admit problems until too late. You can&#8217;t get out of a crisis until you admit you&#8217;re in one. &#8220;All I have to offer is blood, toil, tears and sweat&#8221; &#8211; Winston Churchill<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/delegation-of-authority\/\"><strong>Ultimate Guide To Delegation Of Authority<\/strong><\/a><strong>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are The Risks Of Bad Leadership?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ineffective leadership can reverse many of the gains you\u2019d expect from great leadership. 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In these situations, employees ignore managers&#8217; directions and turn to unofficial \u2018leaders\u2019 among their peers, whose influence undermines the manager further and derails the company\u2019s broader objectives.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts On Improving Your Leadership Skills.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any meaningful pursuit in life will demand that you become an exceptional leader. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a junior employee, an entrepreneur or already in a leadership role, your success will depend on your ability to move people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Leadership is rarely about telling people what to do, and when.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, effective leaders must rely on their emotional intelligence, strong communication and decision-making skills, as well as critical thinking ability to cultivate the desire in each employee to bring their best self to work, and find meaning in the company&#8217;s mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Excellent leadership is rare, but it is a skill you can learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Jody<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>There\u2019s a lot of rhetoric around good leaders, describing them in terms of inspirational visionaries making world-changing decisions that shape<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":97395,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[8,27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-97375","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-leadership","category-leadership-development"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why Is Leadership Important?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Any meaningful pursuit in life will demand that you become an exceptional leader. 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