Most Improved Leadership Skills

Studying hundreds of individual coaching engagements encompassing C-suite leaders to critically important individual contributors, Marshall Goldsmith and his team identified these most-often worked on behavioral skills: ​

​1. Treat Others With Respect 
2. Build Trust 
3. Listen To Different POVs With An Open Mind Before Giving My Opinion 
4. Delegate More Effectively 
5. Stand Up To Individuals Who Undermine Teamwork 
6. Develop Executive Presence 
7. Address Conflict Constructively And Timely 
8. Collaborate With Others 
9. Develop And Link Team Strategy To Business Strategy 
​10. Stand Up For What I Believe In ​ 

11. Hold Others Accountable 
12. Present Self With Confidence 
13. Focus On The Critical Few Issues 
14. Become More Assertive 
15. Take Appropriate Risks 
16. Build Cross Functional Relationships 
17. Become A Better Coach And Mentor 
18. Match My Leadership Style To The Specific Need Of Others 
19. Present My POV Persuasively 
​20. Become More Decisive