How To Unlock Your Leadership Potential to Exceed Expectations?
by Navid Nazemian
Mar 05, 2025
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DDI | Development Dimensions International has produced the latest Global Leadership Forecast, the longest-running & largest leadership study of its kind with +10K leaders participating Key Insights 1. Trust is the cornerstone of organizational success, but it is swiftly eroding in today's unpredictable global environment. The % of leaders who trust their managers has fallen from 46% in 2022 to 29% in 2024. Without strategic intervention, this decline in trust risks escalating, negatively impacting employee retention, the leadership pipeline, & overall organizational performance đĄ How leaders can strategically rebuild trust: I Listen and respond with genuine empathy II Encourage others to speak up without fear of reprisal III Share thoughts and rationale for decisions IV Encourage others to challenge old ways of doing things 2. The consequences of stress & burnout: When leaders don't have the necessary information & tools to perform their roles effectively, they are 2x as likely to worry about experiencing burnout. 71% experienced significant increase in stress, 54% concerned about burnout, & 40% considered leaving their organization đĄThis pattern indicates that time management & access to essential resources are crucial defenses against professional exhaustion. Leaders in supportive work environments are: 10x more likely to excel in their roles 3x less likely to experience chronic stress Key factors include work-life balance, organizational support, trust in their managers, & access to required learning resources 3. Leader quality ratings have persistently remained low over the past 15 years, averaging around 40% đĄLeaders are: 19x more likely to rate leadership quality as high when leaders within their organization exhibit strong interpersonal skills 15x more likely to rate leadership quality as high when they have access to highly rated leadership development experiences 12x more likely to rate leadership quality as high when their organization prioritizes employee well-being 4x more likely to rate leadership quality as high when their organization supports flexible work arrangements đĄDid you know Harvard Business Review & SHRM, rate executive coaching as one of the "highly rated leadership development experiences"? But don't take their word for it, take it from a recent CEO coaching client of mine: âI want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for your support & coaching in my development as a CEO. Your coaching has helped me to define a clear vision for our company, develop a strategic plan for my team, & enhance my self-awareness substantially. The coaching has been crucial in my journey to become a more effective leader. Your coaching not only helped me navigate the initial transition challenges but also empowered me to make impactful decisions that align with our long-term goals. Iâd like to thank you for your invaluable support.â |
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