Monday, October 8, 2012
Just Because You Are The Boss…
So the
question remains: Just because you are the
Boss, does that mean you possess an effective
leadership style? And, by the way,
how do YOU define an effective leadership
style?
To answer
this question I wanted to look at a just a few SYMPTOMS of ineffective leadership.
Lack Integrity:
If a leader lacks integrity or character, he/she will be responsible for
his/her own undoing and ultimate failure. This suggests that this type of
leader may major in rationalizing unethical
behavior and may minor in owning a problem
-resolution style.
Poor Communication. Show me a leader with poor
communication skills and I’ll show you someone who may influence confusing
messages, frustrating meetings, low morale and reduced productivity. Top
leaders with excellent communication skills can communicate across all mediums
and environments. Like a radio dial, they can adapt by dialing up or down
because they are Active Listeners and Flexible/Open Thinkers.
Lacking Vision: The Movie, “The Secret” helped to
underscore the importance of having a clear vision which influenced the
right kind of actions that generated results. Tunnel Vision, Poor Vision or Lacking Vision is a good example of the
Blind LEADING the Blind. Thus, a Top
Leader needs “Clear and Achievable Vision” in order to succeed! In addition, he/she needs to communicate his/her vision with conviction and
clarity!
No Edge: If a Leader
is more concerned about Survival than
Growth he/she has No EDGE. An “Edge” is the essence or culture that sets one Company apart from another in the
form of a fresh, forward thinking, dynamic and innovative initiatives. And, Leaders whose stance is Survival– are
doomed to failure because a static
environment means – “Game Over”.
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