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report on executive leadership from public relations firm MWW Group reveals that conveying a great sense of vision – as well as the knack to anticipate business developments and respond to them in nimble fashion—will be the most critical qualities for executives to cultivate through 2025. Leadership traits that served executives well in the past, such as a talent for boosterism or an ability to get everyone “on the same page,” are now taking a backseat, the report indicates. These conclusions arrive after a decade in which the speed and volume of information has skyrocketed, while a rocky economy and globalization have presented a host of unique challenges, demanding an overhaul in the skills needed to meet them. “Gone are the days where people are seeking a leader who simply embodies great salesmanship and builds consensus among followers," said Michael W. Kempner, president and CEO of MWW Group. "In today's global world—and due to the perfect storm of economic crisis, unprecedented competition and limited access to capital that we've all experienced in recent years – people are longing for leaders who can anticipate, rather than react." More than 130 executives took part in the survey. Here are the highlights:
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