Consensus-driven Leaders: Good Gone Wrong
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
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
Authority is one of the clearest distinctions between a leader and a manager. I’ve been writing about this in my recent posts. The definitions of
The difference between a leader and a manager is frequently the subject of much debate. If you’ve categorized yourself as one vs. the other, you’ve likely been
What makes some leaders so much better at overcoming setbacks and managing crises? What makes for resilient leadership? I’ve been writing about this in recent posts.
When it comes to resilient leadership, prudence is required. Unfortunately, in much of today’s culture the word prudent has negative connotations and is synonymous with being
Resilient leadership is built on a solid foundation: it requires a healthy mindset to take the most prudent steps. You certainly don’t have to look far
It’s no joke: resilient leadership requires the right mindset. When faced with a setback or crisis, the best of the best leaders know how, and
Do you demonstrate resilient leadership? Let me ask you this: do setbacks give you an advantage? Leaders who have become the best of the best
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
Most employees favor consensus-run organizations where leaders manage democratically through inclusion and feedback. Consensus-style leadership is a refreshing alternative to tyrannical leadership, but democracy, taken
Sudden information is generally incomplete, incorporating whatever is available at the moment. By contrast, leaders sift through information, take time to gather data, and draw