10 LEADERSHIP SKILLS THAT EVERY MANAGERS NEED TO SUCCEED !!

1. Integrity - Walk the talk. An effective manager leads by example. A good leader not only does the right thing but is seen to be doing the right thing, i.e. he or she passes the pub test.

2. Team building - Managers must pick the right people for the job regardless of gender, ethnicity and other differences. A good leader is able to build an inclusive workforce. And they don't let personal feelings get in the way of supporting people and working with them to get the job done.

3. Positivity - If managers don't believe in the companies they work for, why should their teams? Managers need to be organisational champions. They need to be on board with the direction of the organisation. Effective leaders encourage and support the company's decisions and directions; they don't undermine them.

4. Communication - To get the most out of their teams, managers must be able to clearly communicate their goals and expectations. A good manager ensures everyone knows what their role is, and explains the expectations for that role. And clear goals and expectations keep employees engaged, with something to work towards.

5 . Listening - Listening goes hand in hand with effective communication. Managers need to really listen to their employees, not just hear what they want to hear. Want to know if your employees have what they need to succeed?

6. Emotional intelligence - These days it's clear that emotional intelligence is a skill that cannot be ignored. It's important to be able to recognize that things don't and won't always go your way. A good manager takes the good with the bad. Moreover, he or she will take responsibility and learns from mistakes.

7. Delegation - Learning to delegate tasks to the right employee or team is a key skill for managers. The more a leader takes on, the less they achieve because they are stretched too thin. Take a step back, figure out who the best person is for the job, and then trust him or her to get it done.

8. Decision-making - It's the nature of business that problems will arise. The measure of a good manager is how they solve those problems. Managers need to be able to make the tough decisions – and quickly.

9. Collaboration - Get rid of silo mentality. It's imperative for today's organisations to share information across all departments and levels. A lack of collaboration leads to power struggles and lowered productivity. Managers must be able to promote collaboration by unifying teams, setting common goals and incentivising collaborative working.

10. Flexibility - No two people are the same – everyone has a different style of working. An essential skill for managers is the ability to adapt their management style to the diverse needs within their team. Moreover, the workplace of the future is flexible.

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