{"id":205847,"date":"2026-10-27T17:25:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T15:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorial.com\/blog\/factorial-play\/videos\/todays-real-key-skill-2\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T17:25:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T15:25:42","slug":"todays-real-key-skill-2","status":"publish","type":"factorial_video","link":"https:\/\/factorial.com\/blog\/factorial-play\/videos\/todays-real-key-skill-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Today\u2019s Real Key Skill"},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_video_type":"highlight","_related_series":192403,"_related_episode":205833,"_related_season":0,"_video_source":"vimeo","_youtube_video_id":"","_vimeo_video_id":"1208090916","_speaker_id":204312,"_video_description":"In a rapidly changing work environment, effective leadership hinges on three core competencies: adaptability, lucidity, and engagement. Segolene Finet and Guillaume Cribier emphasize that while all are crucial, engagement stands out as essential for managers to inspire their teams during transitions. Leaders must also identify their engagement levers and recognize that adaptability is a muscle developed through personal and professional experiences. Additionally, they advocate for realistic job descriptions that reflect a company's values and the need for clear communication with candidates about their willingness to embrace change. This strategic approach to team management and career planning ensures alignment with organizational values. According to Segolene Finet and Guillaume Cribier, fostering these competencies will enhance overall leadership effectiveness. Don\u2019t miss more tips and insights on leadership in the full episode.","_video_transcription":"00:09 - rarely ask questions.Question two: in a rollercoaster environment, what is the real key competency today?\n00:18 - A: adaptability.B: lucidity.C: engagement.D: the Joker.\n00:27 - I'd say adaptability.Not easy because they're all good, but I'll I chose engagement.\n00:38 - The truth is, looking closely at these three answers,adaptability, lucidity, engagement \u2014 for me, you need all three.\n00:46 - But engagement \u2014 I chose that answer because I said to myself:a manager must still be motivated.\n00:53 - You simply can't give off an impression of disengagement to your teams, especially during periods of change.\n01:00 - A manager who isn't motivated, who is no longer engaged \u2014 the impact on the team is immediate.\n01:06 - A few things.I agree with you that engagement is important, but the competency for me is finding your engagement levers.\n01:16 - But I put adaptability because when I support people who are developing their careers, sometimes they compare themselves to others and say: I don't understand \u2014 this person is less productive than me,maybe less smart, and so on.\n01:32 - And yet they're the one whose career is moving faster than mine.\n01:35 - Often, it's adaptability.And that's what I find, in the long run, allows people to move forward and build great careers \u2014 but it's something you work at.\n01:43 - I think you can't just decide one morning: I'm going to be adaptable.\n01:46 - You learn to be through your personal life and your professional life.\n01:49 - You need perspective. It's a muscle you build.Exactly.\n01:51 - You need perspective and you need to live through that change.\n01:57 - Because I think no one is naturally prepared for change.\n02:00 - Of course, some people are more flexible than others \u2014 they take things less personally, they just tell themselves:OK, too bad, we move on.\n02:08 - That happens \u2014 but yes, I completely agree with you that it's a muscle.\n02:11 - You have to train it. 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