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Learning to Lead: Developing Leadership Skills

April 15, 20195 min read

SDI Clarity Insight — This article is part of our Knowledge Base, drawing on 20+ years of organizational design and talent development expertise. Explore our Leadership Development and Talent Consulting services.

Effective leadership can be developed through intentional practice and effort, drawing parallels between athletic and business environments. Leadership on the athletic field is very similar to leadership in business.

Becoming a strong leader requires progression—starting with small group leadership before advancing to larger responsibilities. Feedback, encouragement, and constructive criticism are essential components for growth.

Three key principles form the foundation for developing into an authentic leader: maintaining consistency and commitment in effort and goals, demonstrating follow-through on commitments, and building dependability so others trust your reliability.

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