![[Featured Image] Four colleagues sit at a conference table in an office setting discussing work matters as the discussion leader uses effective leadership skills to engage the others in listening intently.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/5pFxGhtH4nf7m8LbGDsktb/2f466f97669c53f4c31578ec8ae82237/GettyImages-2168812964.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
What are Leadership Skills, and Why are They Important?
Discover what leadership skills are, why they are important, and how they can be developed. This article provides examples of key leadership qualities, explains who needs them, and discusses the characteristics of effective leaders.
March 15, 2023
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![[Featured Image]: Agile Project Manager, wearing a plaid shirt, is analyzing information with members of the team.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/2xSHEk62zgOZTPosWFSGG6/c6279bd65e698e29e7d03b1d60c2e521/GettyImages-829421280__2_.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)



![[Featured Image]: A woman holding a tablet speaks to members of the human resources department to discuss how the department's successes and set goals.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/wGRXq3p3sim08VVHXLOgn/b8c110e2d699fe3f37a67eb370bc274f/GettyImages-2162033406.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image]: A manager wearing a black suit is talking to a team member, handling an issue utilizing the process of problem-solving](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/6uiffmHlG1nCAhji06VPaV/06ef7be91702ee158c66d2caeae98607/iStock-1176251115__2_.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] An employee working in office is learning about micromanagement.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/37s7qHfOJhfp6RY1AmZOfk/4488954f5cb4f36e1638156c96b7e5ce/GettyImages-1346563196__6_.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
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![[Featured Image] A project manager and their team member are reading over a document and discussing the process of a sprint plan for their latest project.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/21QxTpN9XKOyd4JHiDI9yM/e0b78ee37715fd5732ae3a5e345fbf93/GettyImages-1127726432__9_.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
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![[Featured Image] A project manager is preparing a report for employees to introduce changes at the workplace.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/3R9076KJK53LrliYcA5KSw/b1c07aa33bb90aba98257dd5e6a2eaf8/GettyImages-1194182344__1_.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image]: A talent acquisition manager is compiling information on the company's recruitment needs.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/5Gei1DJ3YpvF7LsLw9RVw3/7eb67edaab1871c4baec87d2fb73ce9c/GettyImages-1346563196__4_.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
