What kind of leadership is required in turbulent times e.g. #FeesMustFall?

Rev. Frank Chikane - President of the Apostolic Faith Mission International, Chairman of the Kagiso Trust and author Practicing effective leadership means first and foremost, practicing effective people-skills. As you probably are aware, many bosses are promoted to leadership positions or management positions based on their hard skills or their technical skills. Yet many of the skills that got them promoted in the first place are not the skills they’ll use in managing people – especially managing difficult people – and resolving conflict. But whether you’re a manager of people, or simply a manage yourself, the following traits and characteristics are imperative to possess in your professional as well as personal life.Effective leaders are listeners. It’s not enough to give orders. Effective leaders must let others do some of the talking so they feel valued and respected. Even if that means some healthy venting within reason. Especially in organizations where there are layoffs and low morale.