{"id":114118,"date":"2021-11-12T14:25:29","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T20:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/?p=114118"},"modified":"2026-02-27T11:46:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T17:46:15","slug":"lead-by-example-organizational-leadership-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/business\/lead-by-example-organizational-leadership-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Lead by Example: Organizational Leadership Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"

Organizational leadership roles require a skilled individual who can take charge and guide the overall direction of their group toward success. Before learning more about what skills make a great leader, let\u2019s learn about what organizational leadership actually is.<\/p>\n

What is Organizational Leadership?<\/h2>\n

In simple terms, organizational leadership is a management style that directs an entire team toward fulfilling an organization\u2019s overall goals.<\/p>\n

CEOs, military generals, team coaches, and department heads are examples of leaders who must engage and motivate their organizations to achieve collective goals while establishing a positive and welcoming environment.<\/p>\n

More than just managers delegating tasks or supervising a team, organizational leaders communicate the overall mission of their organization, establish a strategy to achieve that mission, and motivate their teams to fulfill their goals to the best of their abilities.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at the organizational leadership skills that all great leaders should possess.<\/p>\nRequest info<\/a>\n

Clear Communication<\/h3>\n

Clear communication is a vital skill for organizational leaders to master. As a leader, you\u2019re responsible for clearly defining your organization\u2019s objectives and goals and the complex strategies required for achieving them. Leaders need to be adept in all forms of communication, from one-to-one conversations with employees to email correspondence to chats over the phone or webcam.<\/p>\n

Think of organizational leaders as the captains of their ship \u2013 without clear communication with the crew, the ship is likely to run aground.<\/p>\n

Leaders can encourage open and transparent communication with their teams by establishing an open-door policy where employees can feel free to step into the leader\u2019s office whenever they need to ask a question, discuss concerns, or speak about anything.<\/p>\n

Influence<\/h3>\n

Organizational leaders at every level need to know how to influence their team to do their best work every day. Influence is a powerful skill that leaders can wield in more ways than one. As well as motivating their employees, leaders can use their influence to get everyone on board with a new company policy or initiative.<\/p>\n

Influence goes beyond simple motivation. Every team member has their own unique motivation for being there\u2014some show up for a paycheck while others want to advance their career or learn new skills\u2014so motivating them isn\u2019t enough. The power of influence shows a team why<\/em> their efforts are important, so they feel a sense of ownership and pride about their work.<\/p>\n

Great leaders can enhance their influence skills by first building a relationship of trust with their employees.<\/p>\n

Problem Solving<\/h3>\n

Organizational leaders need to solve a diverse range of problems quickly and effectively. No matter how finely tuned, every strategy will eventually run into issues that an organizational leader will need to address.<\/p>\n

Leaders must stay cool under pressure and not let the stress of making these decisions paralyze them into inaction. As organizational leaders, it\u2019s their responsibility to assess the issues and strategize possible solutions for them. Because these decisions are likely to have long-term effects, leaders should be comfortable solving problems with the entire organization in mind and crafting beneficial solutions.<\/p>\n

Great leaders get the credit for solving complex problems, but they should also be willing to accept the blame when things go wrong. Organizational leaders can lead by example by accepting blame with grace and showing their employees how to turn an unfortunate moment into a learning experience.<\/p>\n

Becoming a Better Organizational Leader<\/h3>\n

Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi once said, \u201cLeaders aren\u2019t born, they are made. They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal which is worthwhile.\u201d<\/p>\n

Experience leading is possibly the best way to learn how to be a leader, but not everyone has the opportunity or time to hone their leadership skills in the field. We\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n

At The Chicago School, a degree in Organizational Leadership<\/a> prepares graduates to serve as leaders and managers in their chosen fields while understanding and showing sensitivity to diverse populations and appreciating the importance of ethics, education, research, and policy-making.<\/p>\n

Students in Chicago, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Dallas are earning Ph.D.\u2019s in Organizational Leadership<\/a> to become visionary leaders<\/a> in organizations worldwide.<\/p>\n

Designed for working professionals, the online Master\u2019s in Organizational Leadership<\/a> program prepares students to effectively apply the psychological theories of leadership to a constantly evolving business climate.<\/p>\n

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To learn more about The Chicago\u2019s School Organizational Leadership programs, fill out the form.<\/p>\n

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