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Leadership: The single most important skill that persuades head-hunters and employers that they haveLeadership: The Single Most Important Skill ThatPersuades Head-hunters and Employers That They Have Found The Perfect Candidate Today’s employers, recruiters and headhunters know that successful candidates must above all be effective leaders. Leadership is not simply a skill; it is a talent and one that is inherent to a person’s character. While the fundamentals of good leadership can be learned, the most effective leaders possess an innate ability to direct others. Leadership is about influencing others to get things done willingly and at a standard that is superior to their norm. Leadership is a complex skill and requires effective social interaction if one is to achieve their goals and win the commitment of others to these goals. An effective leader will enhance group cohesion and positively change organizational culture. And don’t dismiss the concept of leadership simply because you are not a CEO or Company President. Leadership is a quality that is required in every employee in every job available in today’s world. How we conduct ourselves as individuals sets us apart from others. Colleagues at every level respect an employee with an innate sense of leadership and respond positively to that person, very often modeling their own behavior similarly. Having the ability to mold a group of people into a cohesive team that delivers a competitive advantage to the business sets one apart from the crowd. Having the ability to make people work collaboratively while motivating them to excel as a group, producing results that far outweigh an individual’s success is even more extraordinary. It is the role of the leader to create self-motivated and engaged team members who buy into the organizations goals. A leader must be able to deliver constructive change that meets the organizations long term needs. Leaders must be open to new ideas and concepts and adopt a position of continuous learning if they are to be consistently successful. Effective leadership is based upon an individuals personal values, their ability to deal with conflict and their ability to direct and energize their workforce to achieve even greater goals than they initially thought possible. Leaders who have the ability to bind their employees loyally to them are a rare breed. Inspiring loyalty in others is about much more than ability; it is about personality and humanity. While organizations grow more and more results based, nevertheless, those leaders that care deeply for their employees generate the most effective results. Making a connection with colleagues, peers and employees is critical if one is to see visible results. Organizational capabilities and leadership competencies go hand in hand with coaching, mentoring and employee empowerment. Superior communication and interpersonal skills are key to achieving these results. Active listening is a skill that cannot be undervalued. Leaders that communicate effectively will foster a spirit of self-leadership and pride within the team. Leadership is not about the leader, it is about the success of his or her followers and their ability to contribute to an organizations overall success. Candidates that have the ability to articulate their expertise as a leader stand a far greater chance of success. Hiring managers place this skill at the top of their priority list when shopping for new candidates. ©2005 Ronan Kennedy, President of Professional-Resumes.com Our resumes and cover letters are guaranteed to win interviews. Learn more and read our salary articles, career tips and career resources at www.Professional-Resumes.com
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