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Leadership is arguably the most important business skill of all. It impacts virtually every aspect of the business — and has a direct influence on your company’s bottom-line performance.

Leadership is a competitive advantage in today’s marketplace. Leaders need the skills to gain the trust of their teams and the confidence of their clients. Effective leadership involves moving others toward a shared and defined vision that results in accomplished goals.

It is widely accepted that success lies in employees who are engaged and who have a clear understanding of the mission and vision of their organization. Research states that some of the top areas of training employees desire to involve leadership, team building, quality improvement and problem-solving.

Empowered employees are successful employees. Successful leadership is a true advantage in today’s marketplace. Leaders have certain traits, such as a compelling vision, emotional intelligence, the ability to listen and inspire, and confidence in themselves and their ability to take risks. Yet, becoming a leader who is effective can seem daunting. There must be a strategic plan in place that sets the vision and provides the steps necessary to succeed.