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
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
Nine factors common to leaders
Nine factors common to leadersThe ability to: 1. Facilitate and motivate 2. Influence and persuade 3. Be accountable 4. Build teams 5. Negotiate 6. Reward 7. Manage time and monitor activity 8. Analyse 9. Remain positiveBeck and Davenport … [Read more...] about Nine factors common to leaders
10 ways leaders can stay fresh
Ten ways leaders can stay fresh1. Be passionate about what you are doing 2. Enjoy learning 3. Exercise 4. Work when you are at work 5. Don’t work when you are not 6. Have outside interests 7. Know your colleagues 8. Use your lunch break 9. Take your holiday 10. Watch how children learn and influenceManagement Today … [Read more...] about 10 ways leaders can stay fresh
Four priorities for leaders
Four priorities for leaders1. Set direction 2. Focus on results 3. Influence others 4. Develop peoplePepe … [Read more...] about Four priorities for leaders
Four behaviours of successful transformational leaders
1. Charismatic 2. Intellectual stimulation 3. Individualised consideration and influence 4. Inspirational motivationBass … [Read more...] about Four behaviours of successful transformational leaders
Four approaches to the study of leaders
Four approaches to the study of leaders1. Trait approaches 2. Situational approaches 3. Power/influence approaches 4. Behavioural approachesRowden … [Read more...] about Four approaches to the study of leaders
Eight traits of successful transformational leaders
1. Identify themselves as change agents 2. Take responsibility for change 3. Courageous risk takers 4. Believe in, and trust people 5. Have clear values, and are values-driven 6. Are lifelong learners 7. Can deal with complexity, ambiguity and uncertainty 8. Are visionaries, and share their visionTichy and Devanna … [Read more...] about Eight traits of successful transformational leaders
Four Es of leadership
Four Es of leadershipEnvision Enable Empower Envisage … [Read more...] about Four Es of leadership
Seven ways of leading
Seven ways of leading1. Opportunist -wins in any way possible 2. Diplomat - avoids overt conflict 3. Expert - seeks logic and rational solutions 4. Achiever - effectively meets goals and targets 5. Individualist - creatively balances competing tensions 6. Strategist - the transformational leader 7. Alchemist - the social and societal transformerRooke and Torbert … [Read more...] about Seven ways of leading
Eight signs of a leader
Eight signs of a leader1. Humility 2. Energy 3. Intuition 4. Vision 5. Perspective 6. Passion 7. Conviction solving 8. LearningHarvard Business Review … [Read more...] about Eight signs of a leader
Seven elements of emotional intelligence for leaders
Seven elements of emotional intelligence for leaders1. Self awareness 2. Emotional resilience 3. Motivation 4. Interpersonal sensitivity 5. Influence 6. Intuitiveness 7. Conscientiousness and integrityHiggs and Dukewicz … [Read more...] about Seven elements of emotional intelligence for leaders
Four ‘D’s that help leaders envision
Four ‘D’s that help leaders envision• Discover • Dream • Design • DeliverLiz Mellish … [Read more...] about Four ‘D’s that help leaders envision
Seven foundations of leadership
Seven foundations of leadership1. Catalyse change 2. Cope with transition 3. Are open, pragmatic, and self reliant 4. Show a sense of urgency and optimism 5. Demonstrate realistic patience 6. Are empathetic and trust others 7. Go against the grain responsibilityBunker … [Read more...] about Seven foundations of leadership
Four ‘P’ ideas within the verb ‘to lead’
Four ‘P’ ideas within the verb ‘to lead’1. Precedence 2. Pre-eminence 3. Prescription 4. PriorityJoy Klagge … [Read more...] about Four ‘P’ ideas within the verb ‘to lead’
Four Leadership Types
There are as many types to leading as there are leaders. Brown and Thornborrow give us their unique take on leadership types: Four Leadership Types 1. Directive 2. Supportive 3. Participative 4. Achievement orientedBrown and Thornborrow What do these four leadership types mean to you? Is this a part of your leadership development strategy? … [Read more...] about Four Leadership Types
Nine top skills for leadership
Nine top skills for leadership1. Building an environment of trust 2. Retaining talent 3. Leading high performance teams 4. Building winning partnerships 5. Leading change 6. Valuing differences 7. Setting performance expectations 8. Rapid decision making 9. Reviewing performance progressDDI … [Read more...] about Nine top skills for leadership
