28 Jul 2020
What qualities will be essential for executives to be successful in the next decade?

In an increasingly competitive market, knowing how to lead teams efficiently is an essential task for the sustainability of the business. Managers need to have an adequate profile for this role. Leadership skills are often intrinsic to a person’s personality, but they can also – and should – be developed and improved over time.

Currently, the job market is undergoing a profound transformation generated by new technologies and innovations. This scenario draws out a universe of possibilities for the next decade. In this sense, businesses that want to fully evolve and offer the best products and services need to seek high-performance leaders.

Differences between a leader and a boss
Before detailing what the expected skills for executives are, it is worth noting that there are clear differences between being a leader and being a boss. The boss is usually feared in the workplace. They demand results, set deadlines and rarely listen to their employees. Authoritarianism prevails in this profile.

On the other hand, a leader leads the team so that the projected results are achieved. Always attentive to human relations and group synergy, a leader sees the organization as a whole and is seen as an advisor by their team. The executive manager, first and foremost, must channel forces to be a leader and not a boss.

The most valued skills in a leader
Although managers do not need to be similar to one another, especially since they work in different segments, some skills are necessary for leadership positions. Check out five necessary skills:

* Good communication skills
One of the main traits of any leader is knowing how to communicate with people. It is necessary to know how to speak to all collaborators in an assertive and efficient manner.

Knowing how to listen to complaints, anguish and problems is a fundamental task to win people’s trust. A good leader also knows how to make the company’s expectations clear with each collaborator and conducts feedback in the best possible way. This way, collaborators can understand how they can improve, in addition to realizing that there is an open communication channel.

* Knows how to delegate
As any good leader knows that the team is fundamental to the growth of a business, they also organize their work by identifying the talents of each member of their team. Thus, tasks can be delegated without ever compromising the quality of the work.

By correctly distributing tasks, the leader is able to focus their attention on strategic actions, which enhances the development of the business. When the manager takes a controlling stance, there is usually no time to be invested in assertive planning.

* Is emotionally balanced
Each leadership process involves many demands and responsibilities. Due to these challenges, the manager needs to know how to deal with various emotions that work can generate. This is where the importance of emotional balance comes in.

It is worth mentioning that this ability should not be confused with apathy or coldness. Leaders who have emotional balance know how to express emotions and feelings, but are also able to manage them for everyone´s benefit.

* They are inspiring
More than just knowing how to motivate, a good leader serves as inspiration for the pursuit of everyone’s goals and objectives. Therefore, an assertive manager knows that they can only demand from others what they have done themselves.

When people see that they have a dedicated leader that knows how to set an example, collaborators will be more motivated and willing in their activities. Team engagement grows and productivity increases as well.

* They assume responsibility for failures
While they know how to delegate and place trust in their teams, a good leader is aware that, if something does not go well, they are the first to take responsibility. Some managers have a bad habit of taking credit for their successes, but always outsource their team’s mistakes.

Collaborators feel safe and protected when they know that their leader is there to defend them. Whenever a failure occurs, a good manager does not go out pointing fingers at anyone: they acknowledge that an error occurred and seek solutions to resolve the situation along with their team.

The future of leadership
All of the skills listed above are essential for leaders, both today and in the future. When it comes to the next decade, other qualities also emerge as necessary behaviors and can be developed starting now. See the main ones:

* Be prepared!
What will technology look like in 2030? To be a good leader in the next decade, it is important to keep up to date as innovations keep rolling in. An exemplary manager knows that knowing how to teach is not enough: they also need to know how to learn constantly. Future leaders need to be aware of their limitations and open to change and new ideas.

* Resilience is the watchword!
A leader who handles pressures and stresses well is most valued by organizations. As the market presents changes with great intensity, resilience is the magic word for managers. A resilient leader knows how to deal with challenges and failures in the best possible way, without getting overwhelmed.

* Be collaborative!
A mistake among some managers is that they develop the skills of a great leader, but forget to deepen their technical knowledge of their area of expertise. The teams respect and trust leaders who know all the work processes more. For this to happen, it is important that the leader is collaborative with their teams, contributing to the performance stages of each collaborator.

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