Creating the Skill Base to Help You Achieve Your Goals

What is Leadership?

Leadership is one of the most widely discussed topics in business, yet there is no single definition that fits every situation. At its core, leadership is the ability to influence, inspire, and guide individuals or groups toward a shared aim. It involves vision, communication, emotional intelligence, decision-making, and the ability to adapt to change.

However, before defining your leadership, you must find which aspects of leadership matter most to you:

• Are you trying to lead people, projects, or ideas?
• Do you want to motivate, mentor, or manage?
• Are you focused on strategic thinking, communication, or driving innovation?
• What style of leadership do you want to use?

Your leadership development begins with understanding your personal goals:

• What do you want to achieve?
• Which leadership skills will help you reach that success?
• What internal or external factors could hold you back?

Reflecting on these helps you shape your own leadership identity and pathway.