We all remember an unforgettable leader — someone who inspires, motivates, and empowers individuals and teams to achieve their best work. And great leadership isn’t exclusive to those in management positions. As organizations face growing complexity and disruption, building leadership mindsets and capabilities at every level — from the C-Suite to the frontline — will help their teams thrive in dynamic environments.
Our new report in the Adeption Insights Series — ‘Great leaders are great coaches’ — analyzes nearly 1,OOO responses from leaders on our platform to uncover what makes great leadership. Eleven key themes emerged, with coaching identified as a crucial quality by 44.1% of leaders.
In today’s fast-paced environments, traditional command-and-control leadership styles are no longer sufficient. Leaders are increasingly facing challenges that require more nuanced, people-focused solutions. Our findings reveal that the most successful leaders act as coaches and developers, prioritizing team growth and capability. And with 21.2% of leaders planning to incorporate coaching into their strategies, it’s clear that this competency is integral to effective leadership.
As highlighted by the World Economic Forum’s 2O23 Future of Jobs Report, skills like empathy, active listening, and social influence will be essential for future success. These are core coaching skills, and when combined and practiced through a coaching approach, can help leaders and their teams be more adaptive, navigate complex challenges, and contribute to sustainable, thriving organizations
The report also explores practical coaching tools and frameworks, such as the GROW model, that leaders are using to enhance their coaching capability. With insights from experts like David Hyatt, discover how you can apply a coaching mindset to improve your effectiveness and evolve leadership in your organization.
Learn more about Adeption coaching solutions and our tailored leadership develop program Building a Coaching Culture.