14 Strategies For Better Leadership And Business Relations

Whether you are stepping into a new leadership role for the first time, or you are overseeing your longtime direct reports, it's important to realize that soft skills are just as important as hard skills in today's job market. This is especially true when it comes to managing a team of productive professionals, or strengthening your work relationships to gain your employees' trust and confidence again—if you've lost it.

Here, 14 experts from Forbes Business Development Council discuss some of the most challenging skills they've had to learn throughout their careers. Each offers one tip to master the skill that will make you a better leader and colleague in the end.