In today's consulting landscape, consultants are expected to wear multiple hats when they are addressing their clients' issues. With their knowledge, they also must possess leadership abilities to be able to guide business owners and their employees through each phase of a consulting project.

1. The Top
Leadership
Skills of
Independent
Consultants
Ross Sanner
THINK GROWTH CONSULTING

2. In today's consulting landscape,
consultants are expected to wear
multiple hats when they are
addressing their clients' issues.
With their knowledge, they also
must possess leadership abilities to
be able to guide business owners
and their employees through each
phase of a consulting project.

3. In the consulting world, effective
communication leads to better relationships
throughout the organization, which can help
improve how information is dispersed through
the organization. Communication is the biggest
strength of any leader and can transform
individuals who have the power to use their
words.
Communication
Ross Sanner, Think Growth Consulting

4. Leaders do not command their followers to do things.
They jump in and work as a member of the team to
achieve their target goal. Consultants should set
targets for their clients' organizations. They should also
help ease the realization of such goals. While it is their
job to advise their clients, a consultant can
demonstrate leadership skills by helping out wherever
they are needed. If a consultant can take a more
cooperative approach and less of an advisor approach,
they will be viewed as a leader to their clients.
Collaborative
Approach
Ross Sanner, Think Growth Consulting

5. Consultants need to make sound decisions
during turbulent times. When a business owner
is afraid to make the wrong decision and wants
to play it safe, it's the consultant's job to jump in
and make the decision for them. Many
opportunities are missed, and competitors take
advantage when a decision isn't made. With
businesses facing tough situations, it becomes
the consultant's job to help their clients think
more out of the box and help them not be afraid
to take risks.
Decisiveness
Ross Sanner, Think Growth Consulting

6. The success of a consultant depends on the
relationships they create with their clients and
their circle of acquaintances. Independent
consultants need to build long-lasting
relationships with anyone they meet because
this is one way for them to generate business.
Relationship
Builders
Ross Sanner, Think Growth Consulting

7. A consultant can not be a good leader if they lack
honesty and integrity. Leaders set the example for
others by their response in stressful situations and are
true to their world. They also need to maintain the
highest ethical standards when dealing with clients and
their employees. Through trust-building activities and
transparency in the organization, a consultant will help
build harmony between departments and help the
clients' organization build teamwork.
Honesty &
Integrity
Ross Sanner, Think Growth Consulting

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Ross Sanner, Think Growth Consulting