London, UK -- (SBWire) -- 11/09/2022 --[Trend topics]. The scope of leadership roles today is much broader than it has ever been. It's one thing to be able to make practical decisions about resource allocation or smart strategic moves based on financial insight - but quite another to be a visionary who is also able to capture the hearts and minds of those within an organisation. Strong leadership necessarily involves being able to nurture connections, inspire, engage, cheerlead, create a robust culture and drive success. However, there is no single formula for leadership success - the right combination will depend on the company, the person and what success looks like in that context. Nevertheless, there are some skills and qualities that are inherent in strong leadership that will give most organisations a powerful boost.

One Harvard study identified that compassion is actually one of the biggest influences when it comes to strong leadership today. This is the ability of a leader to understand and take action in terms of supporting those who work for them. Flexibility is also another vital skill - someone who can adapt and evolve, whether that relates to personal limitations or infrastructure such as the technology that is used within the business. Leaders who are flexible don't get stuck in out of date mindsets, held back by stubbornness or trapped in tunnel vision with respect to what comes next for the business. Instead, they are always learning, staying curious and looking for new opportunities for innovation and growth. Strong leadership is always an agent for change too, nurturing the workforce through moments of upheaval and not shying away from the discomfort that always comes up around ideas of letting go and moving on from what no longer works. Exceptional leaders aren't afraid to experiment with getting out of their own comfort zones - and encouraging the business to do the same.

Where these qualities are lacking in a leader there can be a sense of disengagement - perhaps staff don't feel heard or seen by management that doesn't value a compassionate approach. Maybe the culture of an organisation is rigid and rooted in legacy systems with a tendency to hold on to the past instead of embracing the uncertainty of the future. Especially where that's the case, having the right people in leadership roles can be transformative for the future success of a business.

[How the company does something relevant to the topic]. Leathwaite is the world's leading executive search firm for corporate functions - the team are specialists when it comes to helping businesses fill leadership roles with individuals who can positively influence the future outcomes of the company. Because there is no single formula for effective leadership, choices around leadership roles will be as unique as the organisation is. Future leaders and executive talent can generate meaningful change and finding the very best people to fill leadership roles can be a game changer for any enterprise in any industry. Distinctive leadership is such an important theme at Leathwaite that the firm has even created a podcast of the same name, showcasing stories from some of the world's most inspiring leaders to highlight how much impact they can make.

[How the company carries out the particular service/product]. Investing time and resources in finding the right people for leadership roles is critical to growth for most organisations. However, few enterprises have enough of this internally to produce desired results, which is why the right executive search support makes all the difference. The team at Leathwaite has the skills and experience to help clients find the best, diverse, talent for senior, niche, sensitive or business-critical positions - time and time again this has proven to be a game changer for the future fortunes of a business. With more than 20 years' experience in hiring for leadership roles and a network of global offices that includes Zurich, London, New York, Hong Kong, Toronto and Singapore, Leathwaite has the resources to help any organisation create meaningful change through exceptional people.

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Leathwaite delivers when it comes to leadership roles, whether that is an HR director or CEO. The team are CFO recruiters, leaders in headhunting recruitment and human capital specialists, delivering an interconnected range of executive search, executive interim and data & insight services, including with respect to HR talent. Since establishing the business in 1999, Leathwaite has developed key international client partnerships across a range of industry sectors.