How does your leadership compare to the best?
Check out key leadership competencies that will help you tackle challenges, lead change and thrive!
Following extensive research on the qualities of excellent leaders, author and leadership development expert Jack Zenger developed a five-part leadership model. Each principle he likens to a tent pole and each aspect of leadership is highly predictive of an organization’s success.
I have summarised the five dimensions of leadership below but you can also click here to listen to Zenger discuss his 'strengths-based' leadership model.
CHARACTER
- Displays high integrity and honesty
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- Communicates powerfully and prolifically
- Inspires and motivates others to higher performance
- Builds relationships
- Develops others
- Collaboration and Teamwork
PERSONAL CAPABILITY
- Technical/Professional Expertise
- Solves problems and analyses issues
- Innovates
- Practices self development
LEADING CHANGE
- Develops Strategic Perspective
- Champions change
- Connects the group to the outside world
FOCUS ON RESULTS
- Drives for results
- Establishes Stretch Goals
- Takes initiative