Six key characteristics of leaders1. Conviction to craft the future 2. Strength to surface sentiments 3. Wisdom for pathways through the paradox 4. Flair to engage through dialogue 5. Passion for success 6. Staying powerAndrew and Nada Kakabadse … [Read more...] about Six key characteristics of leaders
Six guiding principles of leadership
Six guiding principles of leadership1. Achievement orientation 2. Pragmatism 3. Practising humility 4. Being service focused 5. Demonstrating optimism 6. Accepting responsibilityMurphy … [Read more...] about Six guiding principles of leadership
Six core questions leaders ask
Six core questions leaders ask1. What is our purpose? 2. What are our driving forces? 3. What are our core values? 4. What do we do best? 5. What do we want to accomplish? 6. What do we need to change?Richard Allen … [Read more...] about Six core questions leaders ask
Five rules for leaders
Five rules for leaders1. Start with a clear vision 2. Build a winning team 3. Don’t ignore problems 4. Focus on innovation 5. Take risksD Michael Abrashoft … [Read more...] about Five rules for leaders
Seven ways leaders liberate thinking
Seven ways leaders liberate thinking1. Keep a clear organisational focus 2. Expect rigorous thinking 3. Maintain openness to inquiry 4. Nurture conversations about ideas 5. Push decision-making downwards 6. Foster collaborative thinking 7. Demote, transfer or release people who opposeElash … [Read more...] about Seven ways leaders liberate thinking
Four Cs of leadership
Four C's of Leadership Concurrency Collectivity Collaboration CompassionJoseph Raelin How would you apply the Four C's of Leadership to your organisation, the development of your leaders or leadership training? … [Read more...] about Four Cs of leadership
Five leadership mindsets
Five leadership mindsets1. Managing self – the reflective mindset 2. Managing the organisation – the analytical mindset 3. Managing context – the worldly mindset 4. Managing relationships – the collaborative mindset 5. Managing change – the action mindsetGosling and Mintzberg … [Read more...] about Five leadership mindsets
Eight negative leadership characteristics
Eight negative leadership characteristics1. Unreliable 2. Untrustworthy 3. Uncooperative 4. Irresponsible 5. Lazy 6. Inefficient 7. Disloyal 8. No potential … [Read more...] about Eight negative leadership characteristics
Five aspects of leadership emotional intelligence
Five aspects of leadership emotional intelligence1. Empathetic responses 2. Mood regulation and control 3. Interpersonal skill 4. Intrinsic motivation 5. Self awarenessCarson … [Read more...] about Five aspects of leadership emotional intelligence
Four Parts to the classic learning model
The 'training or learning cycle'Identify learning needs Design the learning event Implement the event Evaluate value of applied learning … [Read more...] about Four Parts to the classic learning model
Four global leadership characteristics
Four global leadership characteristics1. Dealing with uncertainty 2. Knowing customers 3. Balancing tensions 4. Appreciating diversityPepper … [Read more...] about Four global leadership characteristics
The language of feedback – HOST
Are you a good HOST?HOST is a useful mnemonic to help managers and coaches provide feedback: Helpful Objective Specific Timely Also see SMARTer objectives … [Read more...] about The language of feedback – HOST
Seven quantum skills for leaders
Seven quantum skills for leadersa. Seeing - seeing intentionally b. Thinking - thinking paradoxically c. Knowing - knowing intuitively d. Feeling - feeling vitally alive e. Acting - acting responsibly f. Trusting - trusting life’s process g. Being - being in relationshipsShelton and Darling … [Read more...] about Seven quantum skills for leaders
Seven essential leadership behaviours
Seven essential leadership behaviours1. Know your people and your business 2. Insist on reality 3. Set clear goals and priorities 4. Follow through 5. Reward the ‘doers’ 6. Expand people’s capabilities 7. Know yourselfBossidy and Charan … [Read more...] about Seven essential leadership behaviours
Seven things leaders do well
Seven things leaders do well1. Use time well 2. Show clarity of purpose 3. Are accessible 4. Make people feel important 5. Create pride in work and the organisation 6. Master fear – keep belief in themselves 7. Dress for successJohn Edmonds … [Read more...] about Seven things leaders do well
Four lessons for leaders
Four lessons for leaders1. You are your own best teacher 2. Accept responsibility, and blame no-one 3. You can learn anything you want to learn 4. True understanding comes from reflecting on your experience … [Read more...] about Four lessons for leaders
Three sets of needs a leader must balance
Three sets of needs a leader must balance1. Task needs - goal, purpose and objectives 2. Group needs - cohesion, harmony and structure 3. Individual needs - power, status, recognition and achievementJohn Adair … [Read more...] about Three sets of needs a leader must balance
Four tough learning evaluation questions
Has the training led to the relevant learning? Has the learning been transferred to the job? Have new skills and knowledge become an integrated and permanent part of the learner’s job performance? Has the training been cost effective?Source: Marguerite FoxonHow do you and your organization fair? … [Read more...] about Four tough learning evaluation questions
The liberating leadership model
The liberating leadership model* Liberates * Encourages and supports * Achieves purpose * Develops people and teams * Example setting * Relationship building through trustThe Industrial Society … [Read more...] about The liberating leadership model
Six signs of leaders
Six signs of leaders1. Shows determination to achieve excellent results 2. Focuses on the market 3. Finds better ways 4. Demands top performance 5. Inspires commitment 6. Develops self and othersPhillips … [Read more...] about Six signs of leaders
