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Leadership, for me, has always meant creating the conditions for others to lead and feel safe enough to discuss challenges in order to work together to build solutions. Managing multi-country teams taught me that impact starts with trust, honesty and integrity. It is key to understand different people's conmmunication styles and respond accordingly. Is this too simple? I found this interesting summary on how to lead people of different generations. Thoughts?

7 soft skills that separate good hires from great ones: 1. Integrity → Trust forms quickly and holds under pressure → Teams move faster without second-guessing motives → Problems surface early instead of being hidden until they explode 2. Self-Awareness → Feedback loops work because people receive input without defensiveness → Team dynamics improve as individuals adjust their impact → Growth accelerates when people see exactly what needs to change 3. Empathy → Collaboration deepens because people feel genuinely understood → Conflict resolves faster when perspectives are truly heard → Loyalty builds naturally without needing control or oversight 4. Resilience → Projects stay on track when setbacks don't derail momentum → Team morale holds steady during uncertain periods → Solutions emerge faster because energy goes toward progress, not panic 5. Humility → Knowledge flows freely across all levels of the organisation → Innovation increases when ego doesn't block better ideas → Team cohesion strengthens as credit is shared generously 6. Optimism → Motivation sustains through difficult stretches → Creative problem-solving emerges when belief in progress remains intact → Teams push through obstacles instead of abandoning goals prematurely 7. Authenticity → Psychological safety increases when people show up genuinely → Trust deepens without the exhausting work of maintaining a façade → Communication improves as transparency becomes the norm You can train someone on your systems in weeks. You can't teach someone integrity in months. The best teams aren't built on perfect skill matches. They're built on people whose character makes everyone around them better. Which of these traits matter most to your team? ♻️ Valuable? Repost to share with your network. Follow me if you want to build a stronger team, faster. P.S. Curious how we help scale-ups hire offshore talent without the typical pitfalls? DM me "TALENT" and I'll share how we build high-performing teams – so you don't have to.

If you're skipping AI when preparing for interviews, You're giving others the advantage: I get it - it can feel off to let AI shape your story, Or help refine your answers. Doesn't that make it less authentic? Here's the truth: ✅ People have always leaned on friends, mentors, and family to get ready for interviews. ✅ AI is just the next version of that - a brilliant, tireless coach who helps instantly and never gets bored. ✅ And yes, the candidates you're competing with are already using it. So it's smart to level the field. Here are 21 ChatGPT prompts to help you crush your next interview: 1. Background Story Prompt: "Here's my resume and background. Act as an interview coach and help me craft a confident, 60-second 'Tell me about yourself' response." 2. Practice Interview Prompt: "Here's the role I'm applying for. Play the interviewer - ask one question at a time, critique my answer, then move to the next." 3. Your Wins Prompt: "Here are 5 of my biggest achievements. Pick the strongest 3 and turn them into short, results-focused stories - under 60 seconds each." 4. Questions for the Interviewer Prompt: "Here's what matters most to me in a job. Suggest 3 thoughtful, specific questions I can ask the interviewer to show I've done my research." 5. Calm Your Nerves Prompt: "I tend to get nervous before interviews. Give me a simple 3-step routine to stay calm, grounded, and confident." 6. Employment Change Prompt: "Here's why I left my last position. Help me phrase it professionally - showing maturity and forward focus." 7. Why You Prompt: "Here's the job description and my background. Write a persuasive answer to 'Why should we hire you?' that connects my strengths to their needs." 8. Your Weaknesses Prompt: "Here's a genuine weakness and what I've done to address it. Help me express it honestly while highlighting growth." 9. What They Want Prompt: "Here's a job posting. Identify the top 3 skills or qualities the company clearly values based on the wording." 10. Reframe Weak Areas Prompt: "Here's an area I'm less confident in. Reframe it in a way that still shows value and potential." 11. Coachability Prompt: "Here's a time I responded well to feedback. Turn it into a concise story that demonstrates openness and growth." [The guide includes 10 more prompts inside.] The best interviewees aren't lucky - they're prepared. And AI has made preparation faster and smarter than ever. Good luck out there. Have you tried any of these before? --- ♻️ Repost to help someone who's interviewing this week. And follow me George Stern for practical career growth advice.

Strategic Leadership: Harvard’s 5 Feedback Techniques Effective leaders know that feedback isn’t about criticism it’s about progress Harvard outlines five key techniques to help leaders deliver feedback strategically and with empathy 1. Lead with empathy Before giving feedback, put yourself in the other person’s position. Understand their challenges and emotions 2. Prepare thoughtfully Plan what you’ll say and anticipate how it might be received. Preparation builds trust and clarity 3. Be specific and actionable Focus on concrete examples, not vague opinions. Clear feedback drives real improvement 4. Encourage open dialogue Ask questions, invite reflection, and ensure understanding. Feedback should be a two-way conversation 5. Think forward Once feedback is given, shift to solutions. Help the person focus on how to improve and grow The COIN Model for Feedback A structured approach that strengthens relationships: Connect: Start positively Great work on last week’s project Observe: Share what you saw You took initiative without being asked Impact: Explain why it matters That helped the team stay organized. Next Steps: Agree on actions Keep leading with initiative In One-on-One Meetings Make it about them, not you. Listen deeply, show genuine interest, and create a safe space.Choose a quiet setting, ask what support they need, and end with clear, achievable next steps 💡 Strategic takeaway: Feedback is not just communication it’s a leadership strategy to inspire continuous growth and alignment

Introducing our Polish Partner: Executive Capital Solutions Founded in 2006 by Anna Wozniak, Executive Capital Solutions is a leading Polish boutique specializing in executive and expert-level recruitment. With more than 20 years of experience, ECS has developed deep industry expertise across FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, Fashion, Automotive, Retail & Luxury Goods, and Manufacturing. We’re proud to have Executive Capital Solutions as part of our international partnership — connecting leadership excellence across borders. Learn more about them here: 👇 #ExecutiveSearch #Recruitment #Partnership #Poland

It is Halloween again! Ready for a spooky start into the weekend? But before I let you go it is time to reflect on certain things: Did you already notice that your boss is a little weird sometimes and often shows strange behavior which you do not understand? A possible explanation is that s/he is a serial killer (though there may be other reasons). Let’s have a closer look at four points a serial killer and your boss have in common https://lnkd.in/eny3eve

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥? 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠. Leadership in a process of constant improvement. To help steer your team and organization toward success, we have prepared the following roadmap, which focuses on three major aspects of leadership: 🎯 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: Change is inescapable, and how you lead through change defines your ultimate success. As a leader, it is crucial to maintain an attitude that is open to change. Whether its a new project, change in company strategy, or external market shift, your ability to lead your team through transitions with clarity and confidence is the key. Promote flexibility, communicate openly and set an example so that your employees appreciate change as a chance for invention and expansion – not something to be dreaded. 🎯 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: The most successful leaders are those who never stop learning. Always be preparing and you will never become irrelevant. Invest in new skills, feedback and learning from failure. Foster a learning mindset in your team – an environment where they feel free to learn, experiment and improve. A leader who models learning makes everyone else take note. 🎯 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: Leadership is about empowering others. You have the important role of coaching and shaping our future leaders. Give them constructive feedback and the ability to improve, give your team members opportunities to have their skills developed, and push them out of ruts. When you invest in them as people, and not just employees, your team is inspired, engaged, loyal, and able to drive sustained success. Real leadership is based on all three of these pillars. If you keep the vision out ahead, if you remain committed to growth and never cease in empowering others around you, management can be great. ♻️ Repost to help leader in your network. 🙌 Follow Reeda E Fatema for more Leadership insights.

🚀 New Look, Same Expertise! Kennedy Executive Search is proud to share the launch of the brand-new website from our trusted partner, VIR HR Human Resources. With a new sleek design, the website reflects their strong commitment to delivering top-tier executive search solutions in Italy and beyond. 👉 Take a look and see what’s new: https://virhr.it/en/ 👈 #executivesearch #recruitment #kennedyexecutive