To better define what “agile leadership” really means, we asked members of Forbes Coaches Council to share their definition of an agile leader and why it is an important goal professionals should strive for. For organizations to be successful in the disruptive environment, agile leadership needs to span across every department and industry. Enhanced Self-AwarenessFor cultures that have embraced "agile leadership," supporting leaders to serve teams, it is important to emphasize a leader's ability to be self-aware. A Variety Of Leadership StylesI use the term "agile leadership" to mean a variety of leadership styles: a more directive or authoritarian style in some instances, a more facilitative style in others and a more coaching style, to name a few. Agile leaders realize there will be times with high levels of ambiguity and that concrete answers or perfect solutions to challenges rarely emerge.

Source: Forbes June 06, 2019 17:15 UTC