Do you really know what it means to be a good leader?
Once upon a time landing a job as a CEO or senior management role meant you needed industry expertise and financial savvy. And while that is still important, what companies are really seeking in this modern age are leaders with strong social skills. That’s what the authors of a 2023 HBR article1 discovered after analysing nearly 5,000 job descriptions for C-suite roles. Their explanation for this trend? Business operations are becoming more complex and tech-centered; workforce diversity is growing; and firms face greater public scrutiny than ever before. Those conditions call for leaders who are adept communicators, relationship builders, and people-oriented problem solvers.
