Leadership is an essential component for the success of any organization.

As Business Leadership Today contributors Mark S. Babbitt and S. Chris Edmonds point out, “Leadership has a powerful impact on employee engagement because everything a leader does affects—helps, hurts, or hinders—company culture.” 

Since company culture influences the employee experience, shaping an employee’s perception of their job over the course of their time there, strong leadership determines how well organizations are able to engage and retain talented workers.

There are many skills that go into making a good leader who can positively shape organizational culture and positively impact the lives of employees. 

Leadership skills examples include the ability to be flexible, build trust, empathize, communicate, give and receive feedback, actively listen, be patient, solve problems, delegate, resolve conflict tactfully, manage time wisely, maintain consistency, adapt, and motivate employees to do their best.