Research Shows Great Leaders Share These 3 Traits | Humanizing Work Show

Leadership is complex—but becoming a more effective leader doesn’t have to be.
In this episode of the Humanizing Work Show, we explore the three leadership competencies most highly correlated with effectiveness, based on data from hundreds of thousands of Leadership Circle Profile assessments:

Purposeful Visionary (0.85 correlation)

Fosters Team Play (0.81 correlation)

Mentoring & Developing (0.79 correlation)

Rather than trying to master dozens of leadership skills, what if you focused on just the three that matter most?

We’ll explain what each competency means, why these three rise to the top, and—most importantly—how to start building them in just 5 minutes a week, using simple habits you can practice in meetings you're already having.

These small, high-leverage changes can make a dramatic difference in how you lead, how your team responds, and how quickly you shift into a more Creative leadership stance.

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00:00 Intro: Leadership Models Are Everywhere
00:49 The Problem: Too Many Competencies, Not Enough Time
01:56 What Really Works: The Power of the Leadership Circle
02:45 This Episode’s Promise: 3 High Leverage Skills
03:11 Quick CTA: Subscribe + Free Resources
03:49 The 3 Competencies That Predict Leadership Success
04:56 The Research: Why These 3 Rise to the Top
05:44 Overview: Each Skill + a 5-Minute Habit
05:50 Skill 1: Purposeful Visionary
07:07 Real Example: Framing a Meeting with Purpose
08:44 Free Resource: Purposeful Visionary Worksheet
08:59 Skill 2: Fosters Team Play
10:07 Story: Ben Zander and Collaborative Feedback
11:10 5-Minute Habit: Ask for Team Feedback
12:03 Skill 3: Mentoring and Developing
13:25 Reframing 1:1s for Growth
13:53 5-Minute Habit: Use the Empowering Development Scorecard
14:07 Wrap Up: Why These 3 Matter Most
14:37 Your Challenge: Pick One and Practice
15:10 Want More Help? Coaching, 360s, and Workshops
15:35 Outro: What Are You Practicing?