How to Quickly Understand Your Leadership Tilt

From over 30 years of assessing and training leaders, we know that 40% of the population is naturally talented for Results and 40% have natural talents for Relationships. To be an effective leader, most people will need to learn to adapt to talents (behaviors) that are not natural and feel a bit uncomfortable. Let���s look at the strengths of each side: ��

 

Results-Oriented (Mission)

Leaders with this tilt rely heavily on logic and tend to naturally exhibit these strengths ���

 

Big Picture, Visionary, Strategic.Straightforward, Give Clear Expectations.Strong Focus on Tasks, and Good Problem-solver.Decisive, Give Direction, Firm.High Standards & Clear Goals for Self/Others.Hold People Accountable.

 

Relationship-Oriented (People)

As you would expect, leaders with this tilt naturally exhibit opposite strengths ��� ones that are often seen as ���soft skills��� ���

 

Good ListenerCare, Connect to show Concern for OthersTrust People to Do the JobSupportive, Lend a Helping HandTake Time to Develop PeopleGive Encouragement & Positive Feedback

 

For leaders who were strong in both results focus and in social skills, the likelihood of being seen as a great leader skyrocketed to 72%.

 

Read and Watch more on this topic in this month���s coaching blog.

 

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