Angie O'Grady: 6 Skills Remarkable Leaders Execute Better

michaelsogrady
Nov 7, 2014
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Do you know what makes a remarkable leader remarkable?

By Peter Gasca

Entrepreneur

In today's highly technical and globally competitive business world, it might seem that remarkable leaders need to have a heightened understanding and appreciation of technology, multi-national cultures, and global business trends. While all of these are important and incredibly useful, separating yourself as a remarkable leader simply comes down to better executing a few traditional leadership characteristics.

1. Knowing when to listen

Most good leaders often are adept at leading teams and organizations with intense, persuasive and empathetic communication and oratory skills. Remarkable leaders, however, understand the higher value of asking questions and gathering information. This ability to put ego aside and listen more should not be seen as passive and quiet but instead as acutely observant.

2. Delegating responsibilities

Having a high degree of organizational and analytical skills is a key characteristic of many successful leaders. Remarkable leaders, however, understand that managing and growing a complex organization is impossible on their own, so they seek to attract and retain key talent to whom they can delegate important responsibilities and tasks.

3. Finding creative solutions

Being able to identify the root cause of a business problem is immensely important for all leaders...