Leadership development is critical to any business looking to retain its top talent. Employees feel valued and recognized for their contributions and are more likely to stay with the company. Leaders who invest in their team’s development create a positive work environment that fosters creativity and productivity. By providing opportunities for growth and professional enrichment, businesses can keep their best employees motivated and engaged.
Leaders Are Not Born, They Are Made
Anyone can be a leader, regardless of age or experience. This is something that Gen-Z small business owners have learned from a young age. They are used to working outside of conventional hours, even on vacation. In a recent report released by the Microsoft store, A survey of 1,000 small business owners in the United States with 0 to 24 employees confirmed that 48% of Gen-Zers also have side hustles than 34% of the other generation.
A whopping 64% of Gen-Z confessed to conducting at least half their business on their phones, as opposed to the already high percentage of 48% from all age groups. These experiences have taught them that leaders are not born but made. Anyone can be a leader if they have the right skills and attitude. All it takes is a willingness to learn and the ability to adapt to change.
Exceptional Leadership
It’s often said that three qualities make up an exceptional leader: vision, integrity, and the ability to inspire others. A leader with vision can see the big picture and articulate a clear and compelling direction for their team. They possess a strong sense of integrity, which allows them to gain the trust of others. And finally, they can inspire others to achieve great things.
To ensure that your leadership team is set up for success, you need to:
- Have a clear and concise vision for your business
- Build a team of individuals with complementary skill sets
- Create a culture of openness and transparency
Elements For Changed Leadership
Change leadership and talent development are two interrelated topics. Leaders need to be able to drive change within their organizations and have the talent to make that happen. Talent development is about creating a pipeline of future leaders who can step up and drive change when needed. Four fundamental elements create change leadership and also drive talent:
- A clear vision for the future. Leaders need to be able to articulate where they want their organizations to be in the future, and they need to have a clear plan for how to get there.
- The ability to build consensus. Change leadership requires the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
- The courage to take risks. Leaders need to be willing to take risks to achieve their vision.
- The skills to develop talent. Leaders need the skills necessary to identify and develop talent within their organizations.
Leaders are not born, they’re made. Anyone can learn the skills necessary to be an effective leader with the proper training and development. Exceptional leadership results from taking the time to understand yourself and your team, setting clear goals, and providing the support employees need to succeed. If you’re looking for ways to develop changed leadership in your organization, start by considering these essential elements, and before you know it, talent retention will be your thing.