Name: What it takes to be a great leader
Uploaded: 2014-02-19T16:00:16Z
Duration: 9 min 6 s
Description: The world is full of leadership programs, but the best way to learn how to lead might be right under your nose. In this clear, candid talk, Roselinde Torres describes 25 years observing truly great leaders at work, and shares the three simple but crucial questions would-be company chiefs need to ask to thrive in the future.

The world is full of leadership programs, but the best way to learn how to lead might be right under your nose. In this clear, candid talk, Roselinde Torres describes 25 years observing truly great leaders at work, and shares the three simple but crucial questions would-be company chiefs need to ask to thrive in the future.

What it takes to be a great leader

Modern leadership demands more than outdated training and inherited habits. In a study of 4,000 companies, 58 percent reported significant talent gaps in critical leadership roles despite investing in development programs. True leaders stand out by seeing around corners, building diverse networks, and choosing courage over comfort. Preparing for tomorrow means letting go of familiar successes and embracing the unknown.