Business Chief ME+AFRICA January 2024 | Page 47

LEADERSHIP STRATEGY
ADVICE FOR NEW LEADERS

S N TURN TION

“ Talk to everyone . When you take on any leadership role , especially when you are be instilling change in the organisation , you need humility to learn and to let people know you are willing to learn . When you show you are genuinely interested in learning more about what people do , you will be inundated with information .
“ The other thing that ’ s so necessary is to know your leadership team . They will be your sounding boards and your safety nets , as well as the means to launch your vision .
Your strengths and weaknesses will be magnified by their strengths and weaknesses . You want to use everyone around you to the best of their ability , for the best of the firm .”