Why the top leadership quality isn’t strategy, it’s being a good coach

Editor’s note

Dear readers,

There’s a lot of noise around what good leadership looks like in today’s world of shifting paradigms. Businesses and leaders alike are looking at ways to improve, to empower their teams and attract and retain talent.

Following Google’s Project Oxygen study, our new article by author and coach Simon Alexander Ong explains why the best leaders are also the best coaches. They can harness their energy as a form of power, enabling them to support and empower their people towards success.

Join our exclusive LinkedIn group and HRD Network to discuss this topic and more and engage with our community of senior HR leaders.

All the best,

Amy Kirkham – Senior Content Editor, HRD Connect

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Editor’s note

Why leadership has less to do with title, and everything to do with energy

Dave Ulrich: How HR can become a “humanitarian response” partner

Russia-Ukraine: Join expert-led discussion on corporate response and psycho-social insights

4 Ways to Attract and Retain Great Employees

Reskilling: An Investment in Post Pandemic Company Culture

Developing successful leaders in the workplace

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HRD Daily Dose: April 5th 2022

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