There’s no single “right” leadership style — only the one that’s authentic to you. While we can learn from others, copying without self-awareness often feels forced.

Understanding your own strengths, and even your weaknesses, makes leadership feel real. Self-awareness training also boosts confidence, clarifies motivation, and brings focus to the responsibilities that come with the role.

“In leadership training, we place great emphasis on ensuring that colleagues don’t see the position merely as a task, but as a form of service. What this service means can differ from person to person, but creating the right mindset is key!” notes Soós Tekla Sára.

Once the goals of leadership development are clear, the next step is implementation. Training should be engaging — something participants look forward to, not just another obligation. Gamification can help here.

Groupama’s leadership program, for example, framed a six-month training journey within the narrative of an interplanetary mission, creating a shared experience that kept people involved.