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Last week I wrote and spoke about values and how leadership styles will need to adapt and recognize the shifts in values ahead of us. In speaking with some of my colleagues and mentors we have started to look at what is going to be some of the main values necessary in leadership moving forward. So far we have come up with and fleshed out three values important to leaders in change environments.Value #1 EmpathyOne of the first aspects was EmpathyWe will have to adapt new styles and valuesCreate an encompassing set of beliefs in the workplaceWe need to walk a mile in the team’s shoesOnly then will we understand what they are going through Get to know the pain pointsWhat issues need to be addressed and in what order of priorityLeadership often relies on effective delegationThis is not so much the case on the return Knowing the new norm is going to be crucialGet to know the challengesUnderstand the new daily routinesThis will give you true insight into how things are working Also allows you to have a grasp to assist when necessaryThis understanding and knowledge shows that you careLead by example and feel the pain the team feelsThis is by far the best way to learn how people are feelingSometimes we cannot work directly with the teamIn these cases, a thought experiment will be necessary to establish what emotions and sensitivities are prominentHow would you feel in the situation you can and take note of where there seems to be an issueIt is then up to us to behave in a manner that would reflect how we would want others to behaveThe second aspect was to learn to listenWe will never meet the needs of others if we don’t pause and hear what they are sayingIt is a true talent to know how to truly listenMany people do not listen to hear. They instead listen to know what they are going to say next.Learn to shut down your mental chatterGenuinely listen to what the speaker has to sayWe must understand that to really listen does not mean that we simply do not talk we actually have to listen to what the speaker is sayingThen and only then will we be prepared to respondOf all the skills a new age leader will require, listening will perhaps be the most difficult of them all Listening is a giftWhen we give full attention to a speaker it is one to greatest gifts we can giveIt can generate confidence in the speaker as well as grow respect for you the listenerOne thing to be aware of and protect yourself from though is there is a time to listen and there is a time to not The last aspect is to never stop learningLearning is going to be keyIf we constantly learn and develop the habit of learning this can be the caseWe must learn constantly and strive for perfect knowledgeLearning is not training - learning is an attitudeLearning is a curiosity in action It is open-mindedness and inquisitivenessNever settle for mediocrity this just leads to more mediocrityConstantly strive to become better and more effective through the gain of knowledgeThese three elements of change leadership are going to be essentialTake the time now to develop these skillsRemember that values are going to be the glue that holds your teams together As a change leader, yBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.