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Success factor - Leadership Development


Leadership is the changing force in business life. Effective leadership develops strategically important ideas and inspires and encourages people to explore new paths and develop their potential. Leadership is the decisive factor in ensuring that companies adapt to changing conditions and thus maintain their future viability.

Leadership Development refers to the targeted support and development of managers in order to improve their skills, competencies and leadership qualities. The term was coined in the 20th century by management thinkers such as Douglas McGregor and Warren Bennis. The aim of leadership development is to enable managers to lead more effectively and inspiringly, thereby allowing them to create more optimal conditions for the implementation of strategic goals.

People in leadership roles set the standard for how employees behave. They act as role models for how their team members work and drive change.

Nowadays, leadership must increasingly establish communities of purpose to achieve common goals – whether that’s inter or intra departmentally, when working on overarching projects or collaborating with external partners.

The faster and more effectively this community building occurs, the more successfully an organisation can operate. With Neurosocial leadership, these high demands can be more effectively met than with conventional leadership approaches.

Further, leadership is increasingly becoming a success factor in an organisation’s ability to find, and retain, talent. Employees might join an organisation for a wide variety of reasons, but then leave because they are dissatisfied with management.

That's why tailored leadership development is so important: it establishes reliable leadership standards and thus strengthens not only competitive strength or an organisation, but also its attractiveness to potential employees.

Leadership Development – what is it?


Leadership development is a targeted process to strengthen and further develop managers. A key success level of this process is the creation of personalised development programmes, which consider the specific culture and orientation of a company as well as the strengths and potential of the individual managers.

Effective leadership development includes a practice-oriented discovery process, continuous feedback and coaching, as well as the integration of practical experiences and real challenges.

Successful leadership development will see managers continuously improving their skills and leadership qualities, leading teams better, effectively implementing company goals and motivating employees, which ultimately leads to improved company performance and higher employee engagement.

Why it's worth investing in Leadership Development


  • 85% of employees are not emotionally connected to their job. They do their job by the book instead of using their full potential.
  • Leadership and work culture are central factors for retaining young talent in a company.















MLI Leadership Development services

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We advise you on the development of modular leadership development for talented and senior executives. With relevant offers that are tailored to the company: a mix of methods from knowledge transfer, self-awareness, reflection and practical transfer

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Support from people with proven strengths and experience in the relevant area of expertise.

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Also possible in co-branding with corporate partners. Serves as a seal of quality for excellent leadership Development and can be used for talent retention and employer branding.

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Specific programmes and leadership journeys to strengthen and adapt leadership and corporate culture. Activation from top management to individual teams and employees.

Focus on current topics


Scientifically based, prepared leadership impulses on strategy-relevant topics such as:

Leadership Development: What makes our approach effective?

The MLI Leadership Institute is an experienced partner and offers tailor-made advice on leadership programmes that address the strategic context and culture of a company.

First, MLI will analyse your existing leadership culture and conduct interviews with key stakeholders to identify pain points and need situations.

We then identify those competencies, tools and impulses with the greatest practical and business relevance for your organisation.

Based on our comprehensive leadership development kit, MLI will develop a tailor-made concept in collaboration with our contacts.

When moderating and implementing, we create an activating experience for the participants using a targeted mix of methods and a high level of practical relevance.

MLI’s formats and modules are continuously tested for their effectiveness and further developed.

Measurable results in Leadership Development!


  • Neurosocial Leadership works: By utilising a Neurosocial Leadership approach, Allianz, a service sector global market leader, saw employee engagement increase by 60%.
  • They also saw employee trust in leadership also rise by 107%.
  • Together with Allianz, MLI won the ‘Best Global Business Transformation Programme’ Brandon Hill Award following our work with them.


Brandon Hill Award

Brandon Hall Award:
„Best Global Business Transformation Programme“
Implemented by us, for and with Allianz.

The four levels of Leadership Development


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Self-Leadership

The foundation for leaders in today's VUCA world. Self-leadership involves the ability to direct one's own perception, structure decision-making processes and develop an inner compass. Good self-leaders radiate confidence and sovereignty in a leadership role.

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People Leadership

The competence to build effective business relationships with individuals, to strengthen trust and personal responsibility and to delegate in a results-oriented manner.

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Team Leadership

Includes the development of high-performing teams and coordinating strengths-based collaboration and situational leadership in ‘moments of truth.’

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Corporate Management

The ability to structure complex strategic challenges, implement agile organisational structures and administer strategies effectively.

Requirements for a successful Leadership Development


  • Leadership, like any sector of a company, must be continually trained.
  • Consistently used management tools and principles create reliability.
  • The central purpose of leadership is to create framework conditions for trust, personal responsibility and results orientation.
  • The right leadership practice is based on the history, culture and strategy of a company and is therefore must be bespoke to the organisation.

Customers confirm the effectiveness of our approach:


The MLI is a partner at eye level. We receive needs-oriented and creative solutions that find a high level of acceptance throughout our entire organisation. The MLI does what it promises. It is a competent network of experts, trainers and speakers; The leadership events are perfect and well thought out, planned down to the last detail and implemented to a high quality.“ 
Sandrina Hübner – Head of Corporate Organization and HR, Swisslife Germany


Working with the MLI is very pleasant. Sebastian Morgner finds the right mix of innovative impulses and consideration of our individual needs. He manages to find the right balance between seriousness and joviality.“
Prof. Oliver Holtemöller – IWH Executive Board Member and Member of the Council of Economists


Andreas Kuhndörfer (Senior Advisor at MLI) successfully implemented strategy in our top management team. The Value Based Leadership Programme for Global Executives has formed the basis for a successful realignment of our leadership culture.“
Dr. Ralf Wintergerst, CEO – Giesecke+Devrient


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Why we are excited about Neurosocial Leadership

Neurosocial Leadership Development explained


The Neurosocial Leadership approach was developed over 10 years of intensive research by the Future of Leadership Initiative (FLI), with more than 500 thought leaders, top decision-makers and leadership experts contributing to its creation.

This unique approach succeeds in increasing employee engagement, trust in leadership and understanding of strategy while enabling leadership to take a fresh view of organisational development

Benefits or Neurosocial Leadership?


Taking a Neurosocial Leadership approach will boost the impact of your leaders.

In order to be effective, leaders must be able to efficiently transpose their messages and goals into the minds of those around them.

Today, more than ever, we are all constantly exposed to endless information impulses, to distractions. This makes the leader’s job tougher than ever, attention, or lack thereof, has become a bottleneck to effective leadership.

By adopting a Neurosocial Leadership approach, MLI can help your leadership teams answer the following questions:


  • Why do so many projects fail due to systematic distortions in human thinking - and how can managers combat this?
  • How do social dynamics unconsciously shape human behaviour - and how can I have a constructive influence here?
  • Why do people naturally fear change - and how can we overcome this fear?
  • How do our thought patterns shape the neurochemistry of the brain and what is the impact on our mental fitness and resilience?
  • How can complex challenges be structured so that those involved develop and exploratively implement the best solutions?
  • In a leadership role, how do you draw the attention of everyone affected to key outcomes and ensure that the approach is results-oriented and coordinated?

„Through more conscious leadership behaviour and brain-friendly goals, leaders can fully utilise their own and their teams’ potential.“

Neurosocial Leadership Competences


Corporate Management

  • Agile strategy implementation
  • Strategic thinking
  • Social influence
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Team Leadership

  • Iterative approach
  • Situational leadership
  • Team development
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People Leadership

  • Conflict management
  • Delegation ability
  • Empathic communication
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Self-Leadership

  • Self-management
  • Resilience
  • Self-motivation
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FAQ Leadership Development

What is the difference between leadership and management?

Management focuses on the efficient distribution and administration of existing resources and processes. Management is strongly influenced by the idea of efficiency: achieving the desired success with minimal effort (although this is often measured in financial terms). Leadership, on the other hand, is a transformative force. Leadership drives forward new ideas and develops shared visions across departmental boundaries. Leadership questions and breaks down existing silos, abandons the old and dares to try new things. It should inspire and encourage people to engage in meaningful change.


What is Leadership Development?

Leadership Development is a crucial part of corporate strategy and helps create a culture of continuous learning and personal development to meet the diverse needs of a changing world.

Leadership Development refers to the strategic and continuous process of specifically developing individuals into effective leaders. The focus is on systematically imparting the necessary knowledge and skills, attitudes and behaviours that shape a uniform, reliable leadership culture. Various methods and programmes are used that aim to identify, train and support leadership talent to increase the performance of an organisation, promote innovation and ensure long-term success.

Why is Leadership Development so important?

Effective leadership has a crucial impact on employee performance, motivation and retention. It helps create a positive corporate culture and enables organisations to adapt to the challenges and changes in the business environment. But leadership must be honed and continually adapted to ensure it remains effective and relevant.

What is Neurosocial Leadership?

Neurosocial Leadership combines leadership with insights from neuroscience and social psychology. By developing a deep understanding of the needs and behaviours of oneself, employees and business partners, Neurosocial Leadership helps leaders build more effective working relationships and purpose-driven communities. The approach views leadership as a two-way process in which managers and employees communicate and work together to achieve desirable goals. This creates sustainable positive social dynamics that improve employee performance, motivation and satisfaction and promote a positive work culture.

How do I measure the success of leadership development programmes?

The success of leadership development programmes can be measured using specific key figures that are collected before and after a programme’s implementation (e.g. using the MLI Pulse Check). These key figures measure the trust of employees in leadership work (leadership effectiveness), employee engagement or employee loyalty. Achieving leadership goals is also an important indicator of success.

How can I approach Leadership Development?

There are various methods and approaches to leadership development, including formal training, seminars, online courses, coaching, mentoring, 360-degree feedback, self-study, books, and participation in leadership projects. The choice depends on the context: what are the strategic goals and current challenges of the company in which leadership plays a crucial role?

What points should I consider to induce effective Leadership Development?

An effective leadership development programme requires careful planning and implementation. One must consider and develop the following:

  • Clear goals and strategy
  • Needs analysis
  • Tailored approaches
  • Mentoring und coaching
  • Measurable results
  • Continuous learning
  • Leadership from above
  • Evaluation and adaption
  • Congruence
  • Communication and transparency

How can I develop my leadership skills?

Developing leadership skills requires self-reflection, learning and practical experience. You can improve your leadership skills through training, education, coaching, mentoring, peer feedback, and taking on responsibility in leadership roles.