The Natural Leader: A Closer Look
If you are a natural leader, that is to say, if you were born with core leadership qualities, people have noticed how “right” you are
If you are a natural leader, that is to say, if you were born with core leadership qualities, people have noticed how “right” you are
Are you a natural leader? Is there such a thing? The debate whether leaders are born or made has been waged for many years. The question
If you fail to reverse lack of trust in team members, dysfunctions will intensify. Team members lose their sense of purpose. If there’s little buy-in, there’s no
As a leader, how comfortable are you with conflict and disagreement? Do you thrive, survive, or dive under-cover? For consensus-driven leaders, learning to accept, be
Understanding consensus-driven thinking can help us work more effectively with this leadership style. For leaders who overvalue consensus and unity, conflict is the primary source
Do you recognize consensus-driven thinking? Leaders who struggle to make decisions, especially on issues where the team’s view is split, are likely consensus-driven. Their tentativeness
Most people will say they prefer to work for a consensus-driven leader, where inclusion and feedback are used to manage democratically. Who wouldn’t? It may
Have you ever worked for a consensus-driven leader? Sometimes I hear people complain that their managers are too eager to solicit opinions and feedback from
So, let me ask again: which hat fits you best? Leader, or manager? Or, leader AND manager? When it comes to your administrative skills (and
I’ve been doing a lot of reading, writing and discussing of leader vs. manager. Some schools of thought assert there are distinct administrative models: one being
An organization’s health is only as sound as its leader’s decisions. Some companies prosper from wise leadership directions, while others struggle after flawed choices—choices that
How a leader responds to adversity reveals how effective that leader truly is. Reactions to setbacks or crises not only test leadership character but define
Business is an active, demanding endeavor. Only those who consistently apply themselves succeed. Organizations that thrive require leaders who actively dream, plan, engage, solve, pursue,
Surveys and studies indicate global job dissatisfaction is at a two-decade high. Disengaged employees account for nearly 70 percent of the workforce, which significantly affects