Are you prepared for these 3 new leadership skills?

Are you prepared for these 3 new leadership skills? | practice | Rude leadership was no joke to the Marx Brothers Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( July 13, 2023 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] Leading the Way [] [Are you prepared for these 3 new leadership skills?]( [Are you prepared for these 3 new leadership skills?]( (Nora Carol Photography/Getty Images) Leadership skills continue to evolve as workers seek leaders who are compassionate, innovative and know how to deeply understand themselves and set clear goals for the company, write Doug Glener and Jay Campbell with The Ken Blanchard Cos. "The good news is that the new leader profile is more heart-driven, more balanced and caring. The bad news is that it's more stressful, uncertain and busier than ever," they write. Full Story: [Chief Learning Officer]( (7/2023) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Blanchard's research found that employees want compassionate leaders, but also visionary ones that inspire them to reach common goals, [Glener and Campbell write](. "And they must look out for their people, helping them to avoid burnout and balance work and life responsibilities." [] SmartBrief on Leadership [] [Rude leadership was no joke to the Marx Brothers]( [Rude leadership was no joke to the Marx Brothers]( (Bettmann/Getty Images) A movie executive who twice scheduled a meeting with the Marx Brothers and twice blew them off received their comical, burning indignation -- and never missed a meeting with them again, writes executive coach John Baldoni. The lesson for both sides of the leadership coin: Have respect for others, and stand up for yourself, Baldoni concludes. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (7/12) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Let people know if you've been delayed to show them you value their time as well as your own. If you need your boss' attention, schedule time, give a brief synopsis of your accomplishments and let them know you're ready for new challenges -- "[i]n short, affirm your value and your future," [Baldoni suggests](. [] Smarter Communication [] [How to parse legalese for better company communication]( Legal terminology can throw a wrench into interdepartmental communication, potentially leading "to misunderstandings, delays, and friction," resulting in such things as non-compliance or lawsuits that can tarnish a company's reputation, Sacha Kirk of Lawcadia writes. Kirk offers layperson translations of some common legal terms, along with other advice for bridging the gap. Full Story: [Lexology (free registration)/Lawcadia]( (7/11) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Non-legal teams must minimize their own jargon and give legal better insight into their dilemmas and challenges, [Kirk writes](. Ensure everyone is comfortable seeking input and receiving feedback from other departments for clarifications and growth. Free eBooks and Resources Free eBooks and resources brought to you by our sponsors - [The Proof is Out There: Discover True Buyer-Level Intent Data]( - [70+ Excel Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows (Free Cheat Sheet)]( - [Social Media Tech Bootcamp Series]( - [11 Habits That Will Give You A Complete And Successful Life]( - [2023 Salary Guide for Marketing Professionals]( [] Future of Work Your work future could include ... 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