Quick Tip: Insights Into How Talents And Personality Influence Leadership Performance

Every leader brings a unique set of experiences, talents, strengths and weaknesses to the table.

Certain qualities are more useful and effective in leadership than others, and it’s important to remember this when thinking about your impact on your employees.

Teams will likely follow the example set by a leader, so leaders should be conscious of how they act.

Great Leaders Tailor Their Energy And Skills To Fit The Situation

All of the self-assessment tools we use identify core strengths, values and preferences.

Good leaders understand theirs; the great ones know when to shift into core energies or use different skills when a specific situation requires it to move forward.

A leader’s ability to be present enough to know what’s needed at any moment, and to bring it often, determines success versus failure.

— Lisa Walsh, Beacon Executive Coaching

Originally published on Forbes Coaches Council.