10 Leadership Skills that Every Leader Should Have

Do you have amazing leadership skills? Whether you are a manager, professional or team leader EVERYONE should know how to inspire others. Being a part of leadership has everything to do with leading a team in many different ways and I will teach you all the leadership skills you need to be a good one.
In this video, I give you my essential leadership skills to help you be the best leader you can b, the science behind exactly how these leadership skills work, and how to be a great leader.
In this video:
0:00 Intro
1:13 Small Yes
3:07 Pygmalion Effect
4:49 Logic or emotion?
6:23 Choosing the Right Seat
7:16 Empty Calorie Time
8:40 Ask Behavioral Questions
9:30 Be Scared.. A Little
10:40 Abandon Revenge
11:35 Embody the Body Language of Leaders
13:33 Invest in Communication Skills
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[@ScienceOfPeople]

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[@mrzubwolfer]

I was a fast food employee for more than two years, and I've been given a management position. Right now I'm in training; trying to figure out how to build leadership. I certainly learned a couple of things in this video, I look forward to doing the best.

[@sweetsweetheart1477]

Same here dude! 👍🎉

[@DrKTheManagementProfessor]

There are a variety of leadership styles. I sure you'll find which works best for you and your environment!

[@thatnerd8988]

Do u think the fast food job helped you with your social skills?

[@topap561]

when i'm at work i dont like getting attractions. i just got the job done, and i make sure my manger wont call me about problems at work when i got home. and because of that i got promoted as a team leader. my main problem is im bad at communication, im not use into talking or commanding or leading anyone but a part of me accepted this challenge. after a few months i am still struggling. so i decided to find videos about leadership and i find this. then i got this idea about praising my team for their improvements last week through group chat. in the morning i was so anxious that they will laugh of what i have said or it might not be a good idea. when the first person i praise approach me he was all smile and it's like he was in a good mood to work, then following person arrived with the same energy and it's like they are trying to impress me. that day it was fun and smooth. it build my confidence and also my team. thanks for this tips. it help a lot

[@user-ci5si8jz5h]

That's great 👍

[@GroUp512]

Reinforcing positive behaviors through praise has always worked well in my experience. Helping staff understand vital behaviors to success and ensuring everyone feels valued are equally important to leadership. Excellent video! Thanks!

[@ALACHRSolutions]

It's great to hear that this approach has worked well for you and that you understand the importance of helping staff understand vital behaviors to success and ensuring that everyone feels valued. These are all key components of effective leadership. I agree that reinforcing positive behaviors through praise is an important strategy for promoting teamwork, collaboration, and engagement. By recognizing and rewarding the efforts and achievements of our team members, we can create a positive and supportive work environment that fosters excellence and encourages continued growth and development. I am glad to hear that you found the video helpful and that you are committed to building a strong and effective leadership style. Thank you for your kind words and for the opportunity to share my insights on leadership. I hope that my guidance can continue to be of value to you as you continue to grow and develop as a leader. -Adrian

[@DaveTalksBusiness]

It is interesting how so many qualities of leadership run into conflict with need. Many managers get so focused on trying to "motivate" their staff they end up missing what would have them demoralized in the first place. A poor environment, personal stress, a lack of direction. A manager can take huge steps to being more "motivational" just by being more empathetic.

[@dorinamae277]

All people can be benefited with this! Great blessing!♡ I love Vanessa..

[@emerlsonmoses9801]

Excellent and inspiring presentation mam. I have received much information about essential leadership skills- knowledge, understanding, learning, communication, body language, ask questions behaviorally, prospective characters etc. Thank you

[@rajgajjar7987]

This video is my favourite because you gave every technical info one needs 😘, extremely positive is your approach on human behaviour.

[@BrianScudamoreO2E]

Such an inspiring video! Love the passion and information behind this! As a leader, inspiring others is the most important skill to have! Leaders are there to help their employees, or anyone, feel empowered enough to discover their purpose. Leaders are all about creating followers and connecting with them! Great content :)

[@julienofelbanaybanay786]

thanks a lot for sharing, Brian! always inspiring

[@MNP208]

It's hard when you start a job under an apathetic leader. ☹

[@mukundshende8548]

Thank you for enlightening on Leadership skills to be a good leader

[@ravisankar5297]

Real story quick, Myself and one of my colleague interviewed a person through video call. I asked a similar behaviour question, How did you tackle a particular situation and how did you respond to a client appreciation... And immediately his tone of voice changed and the pace of interview was lost. Suddenly he seemed lost on the first question... Then we also let it go and carried on. Once the call was over, we replayed the recording. We watched it many times and understood that someone was helping him from behind the screen. Carefully looking, his eyes were looking a little bit away from camera or the screen. So the concept of the question you have mentioned here was the lifesaver. But we didn’t watch this video back then and now only got the behavioural science behind it. Such behaviour questions are really useful in current times where people are always meeting online. Thanks for the explanation and best wishes.

[@d.collins1134]

Instant favorite. Great video Vanessa, thank you.

[@downloadsgoogle4185]

Hi Vanessa Van Edw - Your KZbin Video on "The Essential Leadership Skills To Be A Better Leader" is phenomenally Insightful and Your presentation is effective . Thank you & Well Appreciated

[@lusaynimomoh2221]

To be a better leader I think leadership by example is among the best approach so far. One must be consistent, polite, and sometimes be humorous to reduce boredom.

[@DrKTheManagementProfessor]

Agreed, but you can still hold those characteristics with various styles of leadership! :)

[@tharamanis713]

Inspiring session on essential leadership skills. Thank you ma'am

[@hanzlearningsolutions]

Absolutely Vanessa! Well said, leadership is the most important and important aspect. its something that can be learned and i always wonder the saying born leader is so overrated, there are skill sets that you can acquire.

[@metrukovci9073]

O I’ll

[@Roxjetlagged]

So how do you explain ppl who had same leadership training and one sucks at it and the other is just a natural leader. A lot is how you are as a person. Training can only do so much

[@efrainsantana1216]

Very good video. Nicely presented, and proffesionally.

[@syedabdulbasith9546]

@Vanessa..Thank you so much for putting this together. Do you have any suggestions on how to adapt these tips to remote working setup ? A video specific to remote working will be very helpful as it is the reality for many of us and some might not go back to regular office environment for a long time.

[@MadhawaHabarakada]

this is damn valuable. I personally use few things discussed here and now understand why our bosses use some of these methods on us too. thanks Vanessa. Always love your videos. they are always valuable.

[@rubygovindan352]

Beautiful explanation. Useful tips to Be a good leader.

[@suka0706]

I recently read Angela Duckworth’s book Grit and she mentions, based on Carol Dweck’s research on a growth mindset, that we should praise effort as opposed to talent. Instead of calling someone smart or intelligent we should focus more on what they do to increase their intelligence. Also in Daniel Goleman’s book Focus he states that people who have a proclivity towards daydreaming may benefit from a wandering mind or less focused mind to help access their creativity or creative thoughts or thought process. Just thought I would share what I have recently discovered in my research and I am looking to you for most of my people skill guidance for I am a current awkward person. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise with those of us still trying to find our way out of the darkness.

[@ScienceOfPeople]

Very interesting - thank you so much for sharing this! Honored I get to help ❤

[@goya363]

Thank you for your time Vanessa. It has help me a lot your video. God bless you so much. A leader without God is for sure a tiger in this World But a Leader with God is a lions and eagles. Lion takes a territory and eagles are visionaries. We learn this in a Christian World. Just watch a Pastor preach and how he gets millions to follow them..

[@dvig3261]

I get your point regarding smiling at alphas. But disagree largely. I smile because am happy. I find it attracts good people to do what I need them to. I have several men that work with me, I am not their supervisor and rank as equal, in the company. However I am the most experienced in my field and command a great deal of respect among them, my supervisors and the rest of management in that company. They all ask me what, when and how. And my smile never dips, never has and probably never will. That said, I appreciate this video, and your presentation is top notch! Thanks!

[@cassandranaranjo2895]

Vanessa Van Edwards was a God to my younger autistic self that so badly wanted to understand other people. Your doing amazing work. I don't think I would have made it this far without your knowledge sharing. Thank you!

[@ScienceOfPeople]

Thank you so much for being here and I'm happy to hear that my content is helping you ❤ To your success!

[@migueldominguez8724]

Me too

[@rhythmicleadership9574]

I frequently say this to my subscribers: "When you are walking and working in a rhythmic leadership mode, you have clearer thinking and a sharpened mindset that ignites your purpose, passion, and priorities."

[@Duchessella1]

good rhythmic

[@Duchessella1]

it is good to be a leader every body

[@dr.rajendrachaudhari1031]

Very excellent presentation and information on leadership skills.. thank-you.

[@overload119]

== Video Summary == 1. Go for the small yes. Asking for a small request first, leads to a "yes" on a bigger request later. 2. Embrace the Pygmalion Effect. Don't offer a bonus, instead offer praise. When people receive a positive label, they "live" up to that label. 3. Logic or Emotion? Logic (proof, statistics, reason), Intuition (what makes sense in the gut), Emotional (metaphors, imagery, story). People prefer intuition and emotional vs logic, but make sure to have a blend. 4. Choose the right seat at the table. Pick a seat where you can see everybody else (ie. the header of the table) 5. Empty Calorie Time. Don't waste energy on "junk" activities. Take a REAL break (not TV, or Facebook) - prefer alternatives like yoga, meditation, etc. 6. Ask behavioral questions. Similar to an interview, you want to reveal their personality, motivations, and values. Example: "What's something that you use to believe that you no longer believe?" 7. Be scared, a little. Those who set high goals are more satisfied than their counterparts that have lower expectation. 8. Abandon revenge. Globalizing vs Localizing (how important is this, really?). Write it down. 9. Embody the body language of leaders. Leaders smile and move less. Go in for a strong handshake first, and also finish with one. 10. Invest in social skills. Basically, watch this video and ones like it!!!

[@aditilodhi1236]

Thanks this helps a lot 💯

[@tseriwanomore8816]

Thank you Vanessa. This is profound, as Leaders we need to master for the best.

[@PrenaLoveLock]

This was a beautiful, video ! Thank you so much ♥️

[@leahleeds4289]

That was your best video yet!!!! Thank you the tips!!!

[@user-ci5si8jz5h]

Yes I agree

[@divyanigam8541]

All the prerequisites of a good leader presented in this video, thank you

[@dineshchandraghosh5049]

Very effective and informative lecture. Thank you.

[@christianferrer6004]

These videos give me motivation to be better at work. Liability is what makes me reluctant to be a leader.

[@Jam-tr1ny]

Samedt.

[@MNP208]

LOL, you must work in health care.

[@shb1989]

This lady is awesome. someone suggest me about this channel 1 year back but i am checking it now.

[@julianakumabia5144]

Thank you for this. It's enlightening.

[@beak3432]

7.11 each seat has a different meaning! Could you please elaborate on which one means what and best suited at what occasion? Thanks

[@drshankarlekhane1174]

Thank you for this excellent presentation.

[@lakshmigirish8163]

Thank you for the informative session on leadership skills

[@pennywheeler2598]

Great video. A mind full of gold nuggets!!!💙💜💙

[@pradeepselvaratnam9459]

Thank you Vanessa.. Excellent Points and engaging... I believe we must first self lead .

[@corinnalazaro2660]

I',ve been listening to your videos and I'm amazed, I've learned a lot 😃

[@summermiller8764]

Hi! It's kind of you to actually share this helpful to us. Thanks!

[@collinhull14]

Thank you for helping me improve my life lady!!!

[@SudhirSinha997]

Nice, Very important and well researched

[@prashantshinde8214]

Excellent presentation onessential leadership skill to be a better leader Thank you mam for the presentation

[@syed-syedehteshamahmed2657]

@Vanessa Van Edwards , it is amazing to see how you have simplified the knowledge sharing on developing Leadership Skills. Your view that the Leadership skills can be thought is corroborated by a study conducted out of University of Illinois. I have also published a video whether leaders are born or made on my channel. I have been a believer that Leadership skills are vital for the development of 1. an Individual 2. an Organization 3. the society 4. The Nation I have embarked up on a mission to support one billion people to develop High-Impact Leadership skills #syedleadershipalchemist #syedehteshamahmed #syed

[@rogiervantilburg3440]

I wrote them all down , thanks so much for sharing

[@anna-mariyablue8580]

Our brains are pretty sensitive to failure. When you continuously set goals that are too high to achieve and end up failing, it significantly decreases your motivation. I think the key is, as she mentions, is the 60/40 ratio:)

[@ScienceOfPeople]

Well said! ❤

[@jaydenliu5143]

Invaluable! Thanks!

[@shrutiranade2296]

Inspiring session Vanessa ... thank you

[@angaraki]

Such a powerful presentation.

[@GuidoPerdomo]

the sound quality of this video is so yummy! Vanessa please consider giving your usual studio some sound treatment, it makes the content that much enjoyable and professional

[@KataholosYoutubeChannel]

This is excellent, particularly skill 5- expressed in a very novel and memorable way! ☺️👏👏

[@ScienceOfPeople]

Yay so glad you enjoyed! :)

[@shaaverson]

Great video and subject! Question: in the current and post-COVID world, which body language will emerge as the best first impression in place of shaking hands?

[@ScienceOfPeople]

Hi there! Here's a post on handshake alternatives that may help :) Thanks! www.scienceofpeople.com/handshake-alternatives/

[@avinashshete6783]

Nice guidance on the Essential leadership skills to be a better leader

[@soniagaviraYT]

Agree! This is an inspiring video for people who seek development in their leadership position!

[@sumiakther8089]

Right

[@manishamahatale6589]

Very informative session. Thank you

[@scottweaverphotovideo]

I agree that leadership is a very important skill. One thing that is a turnoff to.me is what I would call corporate sneakiness. That's what I hear when an interviewer is told to ask special, canned questions that supposedly reveal an applicant's psychology or personality. Why not try this: have an honest, open, sincere (unconniving) conversation with a prospective employee, and taking a look at their job history and application? Why do executive staff think they need to 'uncover' the true motivations of someone? In short: enuff with corporate BS. As to zero calorie time, you left out why many useless meetings happen: corporate structure, policies, expected behavior dictate that a meeting must happen. If you don't do it you are in serious trouble. Whether anyone got any benefit from attending the meeting becomes irrelevant. Yes, I do know corporate.

[@darjohn9550]

I can appreciate your post. You hit several nails on the head. This video actually is a turnoff to me.

[@archanaray6514]

Very Insightful .Thanks for this great learning video.

[@dr.otpoongodi4513]

informative video on the essential leadership skills to be a better leader.....

[@hussainmohammad2244]

Thank u very much madam

[@Ashley-ye6yt]

Oh so good!! #2 is definitely effective for ppl whose love language is Words of Affirmation

[@syedabdulbasith9546]

Seems you have read '5 Love Languages' :-)

[@kkasturri3390]

The session elaborates the 10 essential skills for leadership and it is interesting

[@sandipagrawal4962]

Very informative,thanks.

[@DiversityCristian]

Very helpful! Thanks for sharing with us! Your voice sounds very similar with the voice of Alux KZbin channel: Amazing!🤗🥰

[@seemamadhukarkale3585]

Informative and useful video, Thank you mam

[@mc7760]

I agree for the most part except for the part about smiling. As a manager, I think it’s very crucial to convey to your staff that you’re fully there to support and guide them. I may be wrong but it seems as if you’re suggesting to smile less often? Trust me, when you have a team of burnt out and overworked ppl due to corporate higher ups not authorizing to hire more staff (because they are greedy and trying to pinch pennies ), you smiling less comes off as cold, closed off, and discourages transparency. Your staff will not come to you with any concerns or ideas for improvement as they will get the vibe that you’re not approachable. I am not saying you need to “fake smile” every second, but smiling does foster trust and openness which is what you as a manager want if you are to keep your team cohesive and motivated.

[@dr.n.b.suryavanshi7094]

This video is knowledgefull Thank you

[@eswaramurthyvp541]

Useful to know qualities of a good leader.

[@laxmankumarsudam7645]

Madam, It is useful for the progress of every one.

[@lucianojanducci9907]

Excellent video Thanks for sharing.

[@ScienceOfPeople]

Thanks for watching!

[@dr.santoshkaulkak9749]

I am Really Inspired by the lecture.

[@alina2rock]

Love everything that you do

[@olayinkaadegbite2990]

Good morning dose for a leader out there. Nice one Vanessa.

[@amelel-rayis]

I agree with everything you said except when it comes to "smiling"! Smile is not a sign of submission; it's a a sign of self-satisfaction which is part of self-esteem.

[@ibrahimhamada5910]

You have an attractive smile 😃

[@seemamoharil3238]

Thank you , very informative. Video

[@mu.makbarzadeh2831]

So informative!

[@reefinasser9189]

10:40 Abandon Revenge>>>>> sometimes when there's someone at work keep exasurating your delay at your work and keep fight with you and complain just to cover their failure, then we have to revenge at lease once so they know "don't play with me" side

[@dr.m.gomathi5971]

Thank you for sharing the information

[@matthewthehawk1066]

Love Vanessa, Making the world a better place.

[@yazpiration490]

Thank you, now i learned that leader smile in moderation, because too much smiling aint good for it may mean that you are tend to be submissive, leader knows where to sit, leader invest in communication.

[@sunitamishra9293]

Useful session thanks madam

[@VoiceoverMomentum]

This is amazing. I need to take the People School, once I have less on my plate.

[@dranilwagh7533]

Very useful... Nice presentation mam

[@tatianagabriel8579]

Great video

[@Iam_ramankaur]

wow this was so informative ! thank you

[@k.c.lalmalsawmzauva2703]

Versatile lady,always excellent

[@dr.vaishaliperke1456]

Very nice and useful information mam thanks

[@georgebauram2995]

Great conversation

[@jpjp9111]

Leaders ask the right questions. How do we think of and formulate said questions?

[@aldorossi3177]

thanks a lot Vanessa!

[@Canseisodever]

I liked so much, thanks

[@edmoneves5680]

Hello, Even tough you consider yourserf as a leader It worth to learn more, after all a true leader nerver stopping to discovery new skills. Brasil - SP

[@andyroyal4039]

Real good information to up my already great leadership skills......😂

[@shaikhmahemudabdulraheman4480]

Very informative

[@amishan.prajapati6339]

Such an inspiring video

[@archanabulbul]

I am just in love with you and your knowledgeable deliveries. Feel highly inspired 😊❤️

[@claritywithkris]

Mrm w Koop

[@funanimalsounds]

Very good.

[@amnaseeb5644]

Great !

[@balrajmachnoor1351]

Really great video