Here Are 20 Skills Growth Minded Leaders Need to Master

Mar 5

Get Smarter, Better, Faster, Stronger.

I have spent thousands of hours in business planning meetings, developing ideal 5 year roadmaps, and predicting the market and customer moves. It is important, but turning those plans in to action, going from 0 to 1, is still the most difficult thing in leadership.

Is the solution about working harder, or working smarter?

The fact that even a small action is triggering change, is often overlooked.

For CEOs navigating this corporate disco dance, working smarter is the key to success.

Execute with Confidence

I have been intensively thinking about it for the last few years, and here is my take on what is essential for growth minded leaders.

20 Skills Growth Minded Leaders Need to Master

Personal Leadership (Goal: Execute with Confidence):

Sports: Understanding the importance of physical health and its impact on mental well-being and performance.
Nutrition: Knowledge of nutrition principles to maintain optimal health and energy levels.
Recovery: Strategies for managing stress, recuperating, and maintaining resilience.
Learning: Continuous improvement and adaptability through active learning and skill development.
Managing Time: Efficiently allocating time and resources to maximize productivity and effectiveness.

Strategic Leadership (Goal: Sustainable Profitable Growth):

Vision: Developing a clear and inspiring vision for the organization's future direction and success.
Values: Establishing and upholding core values that guide decision-making and organisational culture.
Methods: Implementing effective strategies and approaches to achieve sustainable growth objectives.
Obstacles: Identifying and addressing challenges and barriers that may hinder progress towards growth.
Measures: Establishing key performance indicators and metrics to track progress and evaluate the success of growth initiatives.

Marketing Leadership (Goal: Create Winning Position):

Brand Story: Crafting a compelling narrative that communicates the brand's values and resonates with the target audience.
Channels: Identifying and utilising the most effective marketing channels to reach and engage with the target audience.
Content System: Developing a systematic approach to creating and distributing content that aligns with brand objectives.
Public Relations: Managing relationships with the media and stakeholders to enhance brand reputation and visibility.
AI Strategy: Incorporating artificial intelligence technologies to optimise marketing strategies and gain a competitive edge.

Sales Leadership (Goal: Predictable Revenue):

Customer Focus: Understanding customer needs and preferences to deliver tailored solutions and experiences.
Product & Pricing: Developing competitive products/services and pricing strategies to maximise revenue.
Building Pipeline: Generating and nurturing a consistent flow of leads and new opportunities.
Closing Deals: Mastering negotiation, deal velocity, and persuasion skills to successfully close sales.
Coaching Sales Team: Providing guidance, personal support, and development opportunities to sales teams to improve performance and achieve revenue targets.

And now few coaching questions:

➡️ How would you rate yourself (from 0-100) in these areas?

➡️ What happens if you don't pay attention to these skills?

➡️ What is one thing you can do today to improve?

Conclusions

The promise of greatness lies in execution, and the opportunity to shape a future is for the bold and brave leaders. Therefore, let's embrace change with grit.

In addition to understanding and elevating all these 20 relevant skills, I can help you create your next breakthrough in life or in business in my 1:1 coaching programs.

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