I’ve written in the past about effective leadership skills … skills like agility, active listening, the ability to motivate, and more. Such leadership skills are indeed invaluable to anyone looking to propel a team or an organization to greatness.
With that said, there are some additional leadership skills you may not have thought of; effective leadership skills that remain unsung and underrated.
Because these leadership skills don’t quite receive their due, I thought I’d highlight a few of them today. Don’t make the mistake of underappreciating these skills because possessing them could give you the competitive advantage you’ve been seeking!
10 Underrated Yet Effective Leadership Skills
Here’s my list of effective leadership skills that seem to fly under the radar.
- Employee recognition. It’s no small thing to pause long enough to tell an employee that you notice and appreciate their good work, or to commend them on a recent project where they exceeded expectations. Indeed, some leaders find it rather difficult to give a pat on the back to deserving team members, but it’s actually a critical skill that can help you motivate and engage the people who work for you.
- Sense of humor. You know what they say about all work and no play…
