20 Consequences Of Promoting Leaders Who Lack People Skills
Gregg Ward was featured as a contributor to this Forbes Coaches Council article, read the full article on forbes.com.
When someone rises to a leadership position, they are often expected to have both technical expertise and the ability to think strategically. However, what happens when an individual becomes a leader without demonstrating essential people skills?
A leader who lacks soft skills can inadvertently lower team morale and damage interpersonal relationships, ultimately hindering productivity. Here, Forbes Coaches Council members explore the potential consequences of promoting professionals lacking in people skills and why leaders should pause before extending a promotion to the wrong person.