Acclaimed psychology and leadership guru Daniel Goleman advocates that self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills are all critical for leaders—and that these skills work together to embody every act of leadership.

Research shows a majority of CEOs as open to receiving leadership advice and development. A 2013 Stanford University Executive Coaching Survey found that two-thirds of CEOs are not currently receiving any outside advice on their leadership skills—yet almost all would be receptive to suggestions from a coach. Nearly half of CEOs who responded to the survey said they needed help developing team building and motivational skills.

“Nearly half of CEOs who responded to a 2013 Stanford University coaching survey said they wanted help developing team building and motivational skills.”

Soft skills or the abilities that distinguish the best leaders from the average are essential to effective leadership. Despite this fact, many professionals typically spend little time exploring these qualities.

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Whether the issue is personal or professional low morale, complacency or the need for new direction, it’s likely you or your team could benefit from some invigoration.
Motivational speakers and coaches are trained to build or rebuild confidence and encourage teams to approach micro and macro tasks with the determination necessary to achieve a vision.