Leadership skills are critical for business success, whether for top level executives, mid-level managers or individual contributors. When things change, often radically, leadership skills are critical to helping a company adjust, adapt and overcome challenges. A focus on constant improvement in leadership skills is key, and there are many things – including creativity – that are important parts of the equation. Whether you are a CEO or are responsible for a key project such as a buying another business or handling a key software licensing deal, hone your leadership skills and keep them sharp.
“Making superficial adjustments may temporarily douse the flames, but it still leaves organizations vulnerable to the next fire. And there will be more fires. What leaders should do instead is to instill the kinds of deep changes that would put them on steadier ground for whatever surprises the world may throw on their timeline. Spoiler alert: It’s all about creativity….And while buzzwords such as “agility” and “nimbleness” get thrown around a lot, creativity is the deeper and more foundational skill that underlies them.”
Read: 4 strategies that will breathe new life into your leadership strategy at Fast Company
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