It is not an overstatement to say that versatility is the most important component of leading effectively today… Leaders are typically better at reading change than they are at responding to it.
Robert B. Kaiser, president, Kaiser Leadership Solutions & author
of note:
3 broad strategies to become a more versatile leader…
1) learn from a variety of different & challenging work experiences – versatile leaders tend to have more diverse career paths & work experiences
2) ongoing feedback and development – crucial to get input about the impact & effectiveness of our behavior
3) personal development – be a well-rounded person; be aware & open to opposing skills & behaviors and not blinded by our strengths; versatile leaders show a pattern of stepping beyond the familiar & comfortable
