3 skills that successful CEOs have and you can have

The skills they possess can also be used by you. see how

There is a mistaken common sense that thinks every boss is inhumane. The problem ranges from mass email layoffs and strict back-to-the-office policies to workers feeling undervalued and underpaid, says Bonnie Low-Kramen, employment expert and author of “Staff Matters: People-Focused Solutions for the Ultimate New Workplace”, published on February 2023, in the United States.

“Most people understand that business sometimes requires drastic measures,” Low-Kramen tells CNBC Make It. “That doesn’t mean you should be bitchy and traumatizing and demeaning.”

According to her, much of the problem stems from a lack of interpersonal skills. According to a 2022 survey conducted by Real Estate Witch, USA, nearly one in five workers say they experience nasty comments or personal attacks from their company’s leadership.

The solution, at any level of the workplace, is to develop soft skills. Companies look for communication, teamwork, empathy and a positive attitude in their employees and workers appreciate the same characteristics in their bosses and managers.

Three soft skills — the “three Vs” — are especially important in today’s environment, according to Low-Kramen. Here’s what they are and how to master them.

1. Visibility

Being visible can mean showing up at the office when not needed, raising your hand for projects, or just keeping your camera on during virtual meetings, says Low-Kramen. This could mean supporting those around you, especially during times of turbulence and uncertainty.

Low-Kramen cites Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta as an example and how he handled the early days of the pandemic. “He stood in front of people and said, ‘We’re all very impressed. But I guarantee you no one will be fired,'” he exemplifies.

Transparency hasn’t stopped Hilton employees from feeling confused or lost in the moment, but it has helped provide them with a sense of stability.

two. Vulnerability

Being “vulnerable” at work may sound scary, but consider it a show of honesty. Opening up to your colleagues doesn’t mean sharing every detail of your personal life. Sharing a little, enough to identify some common interests or experiences, can go a long way.

“During the pandemic, for the first time, we were seeing inside people’s homes and meeting their pets and seeing their children. And that made us vulnerable,” says Low-Kramen.

The next time you have a setback with your babysitter, or are dealing with a health complication, or a family situation is affecting your ability to focus, consider being honest about it.

3. verbalization

It’s easy to stay in your bubble, whether you’re in the office or working from home. Either way, make time to talk to your colleagues. Quick conversations when passing by, meeting for coffee, catching up with people before meetings, and asking how someone’s day is going are all great ways to build relationships.

Networking is a key part of success: 85 percent of job postings are filled through personal or professional connections, according to a February 2023 report from career site Zippia.

Source: CNBC Do it

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