10 influential skills a leader must have in the 21st century

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Leaders today are vastly different from leaders of the past - from being seen as 'authoritative' figures in the past, a majority of leaders today have adopted a more nurturing, instructional approach to managing.

In light of that, employees today place greater importance on their boss' leadership qualities as a deciding factor in whether to take up a job, or to stay in a job. In fact, research cited by Guthrie Jensen found that 66% of employees had joined a company because they felt they would get along with their new boss. Additionally, 60% considered their boss a good leader if he/she could be decisive as well as admits their mistakes.

With this in mind, what are the key skills leaders today should have, to be a role model to their employees?

These are the 10 influential skills a leader must have in the 21st century:

1. Accountability
2. Responsive to feedback
3. Ability to facilitate communication
4. A desire to grow
5. Promotes transparency
6. Effective delegation
7. Breaking down hierarchical boundaries
8. Firm decision making
9. Ready to serve
10. Open to change

The infographic below illustrates in detail:

Lead photo and infographic / Guthrie Jensen