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The old rules still apply. But to win in the new world, leaders must understand their constituents’ state of mind, says Gallup’s chairman and CEO.
November 05, 2009
The most successful leaders in the future will understand their constituencies’ state of mind, says Gallup CEO Jim Clifton. And state of mind is everything that matters to leadership: talent, innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity, optimism, determination, and all the other things that create economic growth.
Now is as good a time as any to be thinking about your personal brand identity. With so many people worrying about their real market value and millions looking for work, having a strong personal brand has become an urgent priority.
A gathering of UK executives stressed the importance of training and development through the economic downturn. The discussion encompassed key leadership priorities, such as skills required by employers now; development needs of the remaining workforce; and boosting engagement, retention, and motivation.
It’s easy to cultivate a sense of doom at the moment, and there are ample reasons to give up hope. But business leaders should resist the tide of negativity, says a prominent psychologist. That’s because hope serves a bottom-line business purpose.
