Leaders can come in all forms. Some leaders are very remote, others are hands-on and others serve as a guiding force because they balance their staff's need for autonomy and creativity in pursuit of organizational goals. The most effective leaders use a three-pronged approach including practical experience, training as well a reading industry-leading books on leadership.
Moreover, the Leadership Trait is a topic that is often researched and debated by scholars and businesses throughout the years. Each industry views leaders differently with some overlap. One area of consideration is the concept of how leaders are created. Some question if leaders are born or made with the skills that encourage others to follow them.
I believe that striking a balance between the two is key for a leader to excel. There are some leadership skills that are innate such as a people-centric mind set or a focus on the pursuit of tangible goals in an ethical manner. One example is ensuring the team is encouraged to be autonomous, passionate and creative in their work efforts so the group can excel together.
In addition, the ability to manage people and tasks effectively are talents that can be developed over time through training, education and practical application. For example, project management courses are everywhere and help people learn how to manage project time lines so they can deliver goods or services under pressure of deadlines.
Over the years, I've experienced a variety of leaders who leveraged very diverse approaches to business. Some of my best teachers work in academia, corporations as well as government. They embody the characteristics of effective leaders including:
Leading so People will Follow by M. Buckingham and C. Coffman
First, Break All the Rules by E. Andersen
Moreover, the Leadership Trait is a topic that is often researched and debated by scholars and businesses throughout the years. Each industry views leaders differently with some overlap. One area of consideration is the concept of how leaders are created. Some question if leaders are born or made with the skills that encourage others to follow them.
I believe that striking a balance between the two is key for a leader to excel. There are some leadership skills that are innate such as a people-centric mind set or a focus on the pursuit of tangible goals in an ethical manner. One example is ensuring the team is encouraged to be autonomous, passionate and creative in their work efforts so the group can excel together.
In addition, the ability to manage people and tasks effectively are talents that can be developed over time through training, education and practical application. For example, project management courses are everywhere and help people learn how to manage project time lines so they can deliver goods or services under pressure of deadlines.
Over the years, I've experienced a variety of leaders who leveraged very diverse approaches to business. Some of my best teachers work in academia, corporations as well as government. They embody the characteristics of effective leaders including:
- Identify organizational goals
- Share her or his vision
- Listen effectively
- Offer feedback
- Encourage autonomy
- Seek input from the team
- Avoid the need to micromanage
- Provide tools and resources needed for staff to succeed
- Recognize extraordinary efforts
Leading so People will Follow by M. Buckingham and C. Coffman
First, Break All the Rules by E. Andersen
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