Part of 'reinvention' to close disconnect with employees
A new report is urging senior leaders to have self-awareness and empathy as part of a "reinvention" to close the disconnect between leadership and the ones they lead.
Leaders need to be encouraged to engage in self-assessment and supported with tools like coaching and other development initiatives, according to the report from The Adecco Group and LHH.
"Building self-awareness and empathy at the top of the house are just two of a broad array of important skills that leaders must acquire, and that organizations must define," said the report, which was released by The Adecco Group and LHH.
The need for these traits comes as the new world of work demands a new leadership approach that emphasises emotional intelligence, inclusive communication, and a deepening of relationships, the report added.
Reinvention of leadership culture
The reinvention of leadership is also necessary to close the disconnect between senior leaders and those they lead, as the report warned that this could lead to an erosion in motivation and damage the relationship between leaders and employees.
"Leaders set the tone, plot the path forward and are responsible for ensuring that all employees feel supported, satisfied, and engaged," the report said. "If leaders are failing at achieving those core elements, and are unaware of their shortcomings, then immediate intervention is required."
Read more about the disconnect and how to bridge this gap in this white paper from The Adecco Group and LHH.
