How do you recognise a good leader? What’s the difference between a good leader and a poor leader? 

It is true that leadership skills can be learned, so what does it take to shift from being a boss or a manager to being an effective and respected leader?  These are really important questions for you to research if, for instance, you are at a point in your career where you are moving up the corporate ladder and beginning to take responsibility for the wellbeing and productivity of other employees.

Even if you have been a manager for quite a while, putting into practice good leadership skills can enhance job-satisfaction, improve communication and teamwork, and, of course, will most likely have a positive impact on your department’s contribution to the profitability of your company. Embarking on a course to learn and develop leadership skills could be a very shrewd move, and will inevitably be of benefit to your career and to those who are fortunate enough to be members of your team.