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The leader of the future must prepare for some challenges that are of fundamental importance. I listed 10 points for us to reflect on:
1 – Humanized leadership
This is a big challenge. It is not always easy to hold a high position and treat others with humility, being understanding and approachable. But it is essential for the leader to succeed in modern companies.
The figure of the boss needs to give way to the image of the inspiring leader, instead of just giving orders, he also shares experiences with professionals. The companies of the future will stand out for leadership that attracts and captivates employees, not the figure of the arbitrary boss, whom everyone must obey without question.
2 – Technology in favor of teams
It’s up to the leader of the future to consider technology while valuing human work. It is important to remember that innovation can help many professionals to grow in their careers, as modern tools can perform many demanding operations.
3 – Support and development of employees’ mental health
A human leader cares about the mental health of employees as much as their physical health. In this sense, it promotes actions that contribute to their happiness at work. If the employee perceives the company only as a corporate environment, in which he exchanges his skills for money, he will hardly be able to feel happy in the company.
4 – Manage by example
The example is essential. Employees feel stimulated when they see an active leader, engaged in his work, acting on what he says. If the leader is irresponsible, how can he demand responsibility from others? Unless he is a dictator, who uses power to intimidate, he will not succeed in his leadership.
The leader of the future must be socially intelligent. Managers need to connect with others and integrate into well-established and accessed networks. Instead of spending a lot of time next to maps, equipment and spreadsheets, they prefer the company of employees and customers.
6 – Change orientation
The new leader does not stand still in time. He himself promotes changes and can even anticipate trends. He encourages new and coherent ideas from his collaborators. Generally, he develops actions and thoughts that escape the trivial, with the expectation of achieving competitive advantages.
7 – Risk assessment
Instead of holding back and being afraid of challenges, the leader of the future assumes that risks are part of any business—but don’t let them take over. He even considers them as a lever for experimentation and for the acquisition of new knowledge.
8 – Empathy
The leaders of this future must know how to put themselves in the shoes of their employees, but with the minds of the employees. Consequently, they understand your fears and your motivations.
Empathy makes it easier to relate and dialogue with all people. It is possible to help them and stimulate their personal and professional growth. In this process, the leader manages to discover latent potentialities that were hidden.
9 – Continuous Feedback
The leader of the future knows how to give and receive feedback. Currently, many managers still find it difficult to do this, especially when it comes to pointing out mistakes made by employees. Some fail because they feel ashamed—but a true leader cannot be overwhelmed by that feeling.
10 – Recognition of your own limits and failures
Vulnerability needs to be part of our daily lives, we are human and it is no different with leaders. It is normal for us to identify the faults of others with ease. But a good leader must know, first of all, to observe his own limits and have enough humility to recognize when he makes a mistake.
Good leaders are able to identify behaviors that are critical to the success of the organization at any time. And being increasingly aware of changes in behavior and trends will help us in this “new world” full of challenges and diversity. I hope that I have been able to help you to be aware and with your eyes open for this future of work that has already begun.
