Introduction Organizations and their leaders have had to adapt rapidly to fundamental changes in the world of work. That transition means that more is being asked of leaders. Traditional leadership skills like building effective teams, communication, and developing talent are still important, but they’re no longer enough. In order to be successful, leaders today must master new skills–relational skills that help them do things like build healthy team cultures remotely, understand the nuances of inclusive leadership, and manage high levels of ambiguity. Josh Bersin, leading industry analyst, recently noted the business imperative of developing these skills, saying “you should define these skills, talk about them, reward them, and continuously develop them.”

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