Article of the Month Page The Article of the Month by Robert Dilts. The New Leadership Paradigm One of the most important sets of skills One of the most important sets of skills required in a changing world are the skills of leadership. This has become increasingly evident as we have attempted to adapt to the escalating changes in our society and workplaces over the past century. As we try to take command of our own destiny and guide the destinies of our families, communities, organizations and our planet, the necessity of effective leadership ability has become increasingly obvious.
Effective leadership is one of the keys to our future success and survival.
Some say leadership has to be learned and earned. Others say leadership is a gift that cannot be taught. These characteristics, however, are often too general to be of much practical value to someone trying to become a better leader. These are typically judgments about our behavior made by others. Frequently, descriptions of effective leadership emphasize what has been effective in a particular business, culture or environment.