Unintuitive Leadership Skills: The Value of Courage

Unintuitive leadership skills that are valued today include courage, speaking truth to power, admitting mistakes, having difficult conversations, and stepping into discomfort. These skills were previously seen as weak but are now recognized as sources of strength. Another important skill is being a learner rather than a knower. Leading effectively and enthusiastically when struggling with motivation and energy can be achieved by seeking help from someone trusted in a private space. It is also important to dig into the exhaustion and identify its underlying causes, which can include loneliness and a lack of appreciation in a virtual and distributed workforce.