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title: "Understanding Proximity Leadership: Trends and Implications for Europe"
description: Proximity leadership can make all the difference to employee outcomes and business performance. But what is it? Find out in our latest report -->
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# [Understanding Proximity Leadership: Trends and Implications for Europe](https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/resources/ews-leadership-in-focus-proximity-leadership)

 Written by [Great Place To Work](https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/resources/author/great-place-to-work) | May 7, 2025 6:00:00 AM

As the second instalment in our three-part [Leadership in Focus](https://uk.greatplacetowork.co.uk/leadership-in-focus-series) series, Proximity Leadership: Trends and Implications for Europe utilises data from almost 25,000 European employees to delve into the topic of proximity leadership and its impact on the modern business landscape.

## Download this report to discover:

- An overview of proximity leadership and what it encompasses
- Top leadership traits and how they relate to proximity leadership skills
- The European outlook on proximity leadership with UK-specific insights 
- The impact of proximity leadership on business performance

[View full post](https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/resources/ews-leadership-in-focus-proximity-leadership)

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