What does it take to be a good leader? The answer is defined in a multitude of ways from a variety of different perspectives, but there are several key traits and skills that every good leader needs.

Carleen Gray, CEO of GroupeStahl, joins Apparelist Content Director Cassie Green to talk about her journey to her current role. Carleen shares experiences and insight that bring the leadership discussion front and center.

Key Takeaways

• Lean on mentors, others in leadership roles, coaches, and training to help build leadership skills
• Leaders must pay attention to their employees’ needs and the individual business model in order to run a successful endeavor
• Successful leaders take accountability, communicate with their team, and listen to those they interact with