National Leadership Day

National Leadership Day

February 20th is National Leadership Day! Here are a few tips and resources for information on being an effective leader. 

"Four essential skills for effective leadership." The infographic is divided into four quadrants, each representing a key leadership skill: Communication (Top left) Be able to express what you expect of your team. Communicating effectively builds trust within the team. Become an active listener. Influence (Top right) Being able to have influence on your team stems from the relationships you create with them. Be motivating, and know how to inspire your team. Learning Agility (Bottom left) Always be open to expanding your knowledge! Learn with professional development courses, certificates, and degrees. Self-Awareness (Bottom right) Know your strengths and weaknesses. Always seek out opportunities to grow. Reflect on your experiences. Additionally, there are simple vector illustrations in the top right corner depicting teamwork and leadership, such as figures helping each other climb steps, reinforcing the leadership theme. The design uses a professional and modern aesthetic, with a structured layout for easy readability.
visually appealing infographic that highlights key Leadership Qualities. It has a dark blue background with wave-like abstract patterns, giving it a modern and professional look. The main focus of the graphic is a circular hub labeled "Leadership Qualities", from which five connected branches extend outward, each representing an essential leadership trait. The five leadership qualities are: Consistency – Maintaining reliability and dependability in actions and decisions. Adaptability – Being flexible and able to adjust to changing circumstances. Creativity – Thinking innovatively and finding unique solutions. Empathy – Understanding and sharing the feelings of others. Authenticity – Being genuine and true to one's values. Each quality is written inside a rounded rectangular shape with a gradient of blue shades, making the text stand out. The numbers are emphasized inside smaller, circular bubbles to provide a clear, organized structure.
an infographic titled "Ways to Become a Better Leader" with a dark blue background and a structured layout. It presents three key leadership development strategies, each accompanied by an icon that visually represents the idea. Key Points: Learn about leadership styles Encourages understanding different leadership approaches and selecting the one that best suits the leader and their team. Accompanied by an icon of a person standing confidently with a group behind them. Network and observe others Suggests engaging with others to learn how they handle challenges, solve problems, and create strategies. The icon depicts interconnected people, symbolizing networking. Practice and experiment Highlights the importance of continuous learning by trying out new leadership techniques to see what works. The icon features a hand placing puzzle pieces, representing problem-solving and growth.

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References:
Knight, R. (2024). 8 Essential Qualities of Successful Leaders. Harvard Business Review. link to source

Coursera. (2024). 8 Tips for Developing Leadership Skills. link to source

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