Leadership Study Results

Overview
In the second half of 2019, Michael Anderson and his team spent over 250 hours researching 190 business leaders worldwide to uncover the primary barriers preventing leaders from becoming more successful and effective. The study analyzes common challenges and offers actionable insights.

Key Takeaways

• Leaders often lack self-awareness and struggle to receive and act on feedback.
• Organizational culture and unclear expectations hinder leadership effectiveness.
• Continuous learning, coaching, and mentorship are critical for growth.
• Data-driven insights can help identify and address leadership gaps.

Who Would Benefit

• Technical leaders and engineering managers.
• Aspiring leaders in software development.
• Executives seeking research-based leadership insights.
• HR and learning professionals focusing on leadership development.

Frameworks and Methodologies

• Qualitative research interviews.
• Survey analysis and thematic coding.