New research out of the UK suggests people-centric leaders are more likely to display outstanding performance than tough bosses during difficult economic times, management-issues reports.
The study by the research group the Work Foundation focused on differences between leaders who were perceived as good and those who were seen as outstanding.
Researchers concluded that outstanding leaders were more likely to focus on people, attitudes and engagement; they also sought to understand the motives of their workforce.
Other characteristics of top leaders included the ability to display self-confidence without arrogance and a desire to use their influence to benefit their organisation and its people.
The study by the research group the Work Foundation focused on differences between leaders who were perceived as good and those who were seen as outstanding.
Researchers concluded that outstanding leaders were more likely to focus on people, attitudes and engagement; they also sought to understand the motives of their workforce.
Other characteristics of top leaders included the ability to display self-confidence without arrogance and a desire to use their influence to benefit their organisation and its people.
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