New leadership: successfully steering companies into the world of work 4.0
- Maria Kraft
The waves of change have reached the pillars of traditional leadership principles. The world of work 4.0 welcomes us with open arms and brings with it the call for new leadership – leadership that is not only innovative and digitalized, but also focuses on the well-being of each individual.
At YOURTREAT, we are convinced that successful leaders of the future should prioritize the synergy between professional excellence and holistic health. Together with our business expert for New Leadership and speaker Dr. Thomas Würzburger, we are investigating exactly what is important here.
"Successful leaders are enablers"
Empathy and team dynamics - the art of collective success
The most important basic prerequisite for I see successful leadership as being anchored first and foremost in one’s own competent SELF,” explains Dr. Thomas Würzburger. Inner stability and resilience form the foundation in the roaring dynamics of the Working world 4.0. New leadership always begins with a journey inwards. To discover a balance that allows us to lead steadfastly and with foresight, even under pressure.
Another essential building block is empathy – it is the link that forms a diverse team into a unified, powerful organism. It is fundamental to successful project management and the aspect that creates a sustainable drive within the team. “Successful leaders are enablers,” adds Dr. Würzburger.
They manage to support both the individual and the collective. Actively supporting a team and at the same time promoting self-determined work is a balancing act in the new world of work: The transformation of traditional hierarchies is a characteristic feature of new leadership. Previously rigidly defined structures are giving way to agile, adaptable networks. Dr. Würzburger emphasizes the growing importance of personal responsibility and self-organization – decisive factors in driving innovation and developing creative solutions to problems.
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Peaceful communication: a new language in business
The tool that combines empathy, personal responsibility and leadership is peaceful communication. It characterizes the modern leader in the world of New Work and replaces the outdated concept of “command and control”. Dr. Würzburger describes it as a conciliatory tone paired with decisive action – a language that connects and at the same time provides clear guidelines.
Conflicts are also unavoidable in the world of work 4.0. However, unlike in the past, it recognizes that conflict is part of being human and can lead to business success. By promoting open and constructive dialog, teams are encouraged to view conflictual situations as opportunities for growth and innovation. This approach creates a corporate culture based on trust, respect and shared responsibility and thus promotes the long-term success of the company.
Are you ready to take the next step in New Leadership? Let’s start a business health retreat together and strengthen not only your leadership skills but also your health!