The most important leadership skills
These skills have the greatest impact on a leader’s success (the list is based on inteviewing 332,860 people):
| Leadership skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Inspires and motivates others | 9.5% |
| Displays high integrity and honesty | 9.25% |
| Solves problems and analyzes issues | 9.25% |
| Drives for results | 9% |
| Communicates powerfully and prolifically | 8.75% |
| Collaborates and promotes teamwork | 8.25% |
| Build relationships | 7.5% |
| Displays technical or professional expertise | 6.75% |
| Displays a strategic perspective | 6% |
| Develops others | 5.25% |
| Takes initiative | 4.75% |
| Innovates | 4% |
| Champions change | 4% |
| Connects the group to the outside world | 3% |
| Establishes stretch goals | 2.5% |
| Practices self-development | 2.25% |
Source: Harvard Business Review