What makes a good leader? Being authentic. An authentic leader is well versed at offering emotional support. It is becoming increasingly evident that everyone needs emotional support, including CEO’s and presidents. How does a good leader encourage more emotional support among members of our workforce? Several strategies are available that demonstrate how offering emotional support
The requirements for organizational leadership continue to evolve and the humanness of leadership is gaining more recognition. There is a growing need for a heart-centered leader. Such leaders display a natural authenticity and humility and are willing to make themselves readily available to their employees. The heart-centered leader listens to their concerns, offers an opportunity
What’s the distinction between effective leadership and effective management? Plenty has been written comparing the attributes found in leadership and management. But does it really matter when running an organization? Perhaps it’s beneficial to combine the skills found in both leadership and management to be most effective. Leading and managing are two sides of the
What is the future of leadership? Leadership in the twenty first century continues to evolve to meet the demands of dramatically changing organizational structures. The organizational structure is being transformed to include decision making at all levels. Leadership capabilities are needed throughout organizational structures, not simply at the top tier levels. The leadership role is
A solution-focused coaching model has become a useful employee development tool for leaders. Business leaders are aware that retaining quality talent in their workforce is a growing concern. To boost levels of employee retention, leaders are providing increasing levels of professional development. And leaders are finding that changing the role of the employee performance review
As we move through the beginning stages of the twenty-first century we find that there remains a growing leadership gap for our businesses. These organizations need leaders who can effectively navigate the complex and changing situations of our times. Organizations need to assess who is currently available in the workforce and whether they have the
As a leader, decision making is one of your most important responsibilities. Staff members, clients, and your business community rely on your answers. Moving a company forward to reach goals and build prosperity depends on a leader decision-making process. Leader decision making is a blend of art and science and includes a heavy dose of
Rarely do we analyze the belief systems that we hold near and dear. Yet, as leaders, by truly recognizing and utilizing our belief systems, we can transform the way we approach our co-workers, our organizations and ourselves. Over our lifetimes, we collect a vast array of different experiences, which build our personal beliefs and assumptions.
We read a lot about how an effective leader is also an authentic leader. But what does that mean, exactly, and why does authenticity matter? Bill George, who pioneered the research on authentic leadership and wrote his seminal book on the subject in 2003, explains that over the past decade, authenticity has become the gold
We know that change is a constant in our organizations, but it can be downright scary to experience. Therefore, I encourage organizations which are experiencing change to identify a leader within the organization to be your change champion. This individual can be a cheerleader, a role model, an encourager, and a teacher—all rolled into one.