One of the challenges every manager face it’s how to be a high-standards, results-driven leader while at the same time to build an engaged team with close, personal friendships. Evidence shows that leaders possessing six powerful skills perform at a much higher level.

People have 5 fundamental human needs: the need to be heard, to feel like they are part of a team, to know they matter, to contribute meaningfully and to learn and grow. How employees feel about their job is largely on the manager’s shoulders.