Thursday, October 16, 2025
In a turbulent world, every leader is spending a substantial amount of time addressing change-related issues. In addition to the nature of the message – is it compelling for the audience – how your leadership style resonates with the audience will determine whether you are successful in getting the audience to agree with the position you advocate. While loud, charismatic leaders are good at grabbing attention, successful leaders in today’s technology intensive world tend to be quieter, more deliberate, openly curious and grounded in purposeful action.
In his article The Leadership Style Thats Winning in the AI Era, Sam Reese identifies a common set of principles and practices that guide how today’s successful leaders show up for their teams. For how many of these qualities would you (and your team) give you a top rating?
- Humility
- Authenticity
- Curiosity,
- Empowerment
- Recognition
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- Transparency
- Respect for all levels of work
- Peer advisory
- Long-term thinking
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If you’re not projecting a leadership style that incorporates many of these traits, it’s time to upgrade your presentation style to do so. Work with a coach to build a more effective 21st century leadership style!