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| "Leadership" |
By:
Michael Harrison |
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‘real leaders are ordinary people with extraordinary
determination’
I used this quote to end last weeks bulletin. It made me think
about the qualities of leadership and how we know leaders from
managers.
Key leadership attributes are considered to be integrity, trust,
respect for others, curiosity, passion, business acumen,
initiative, drive and vision.
We could debate any of these but in my view they form a pretty
good basis and people who have most of these characteristics are
likely to be good leaders, but only if they actively work to the
characteristics.
To differentiate leaders from managers is to be able to think in
such terms as;
Do the right thing, not do things right - effectiveness not
efficiency.
Have a long term approach - eyes on the horizon, not on the here
and now.
Rely on trust rather than control – personal relationships
rather than hierarchical relationships.
Innovation rather than maintenance – dissatisfaction with the
status quo.
If these pointers give you some indication of the
differentiation you will grasp some essentials of leadership. To
me the great differentiator is the leader who has the confidence
to stand alone focussed on the horizon while making happen those
things that need to happen to realise the vision.
Leadership training usually involves identifying and imitating
the behaviour of great leaders. But how can this be effective?
Great leaders are usually at their best when they stand alone
doing their own thing rather than copying what someone else has
done. Which in turn can mean that leaders are at their best when
facing some form of crisis which makes them draw on the
originality of their own fundamental values.
When you think about it working in a business with others is
little different from a sole trader trying to achieve
objectives.
In a business the leader will be thinking strategically while
encouraging and guiding others to meet corporate objectives. The
sole trader will be split, working on the immediate needs of the
business with an eye on the horizon.
Whatever our particular situation corporate or individual our
success will be based on our ability to always be aware of
strategic goals and making sure we get there in the end – no
matter what it takes.
So who do we most rely on? Answer that question and you will
know whether you are a leader or a manager.
If you are a leader you will thrive in the entrepreneurial
world. If you are manager you are probably best suited to some
form of employment. Only by knowing for yourself honestly will
you get the right fit.
Tow Obstacles are the things a person sees when he takes his eye
off the goal.
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