How do you really learn how to be a good leader? Do you learn what you need to know from books? Maybe those all day courses that cover everything you need to know in 6 hours. Or, maybe you have a coach. Those sources provide information, but when faced with the real situations …
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Jun 14 2013
Leadership – Good or Bad, It’s Still Leading
Leadership – Good or Bad, It’s Still Leading I’ve had an interesting exchange lately on someone else’s blog about whether junior managers should even attempt to practice leadership. The authors seem to feel that managers should stick to management functions and not venture into the realm of actual leadership. Apparently they are upset …
Feb 15 2012
The Good Leader/Bad Leader List
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The Good Leader/Bad Leader List One of the exercises I advise new leaders to try is the “Good Leader/Bad Leader” List. It’s simple. Just draw a line down the middle of a sheet of paper. Title the left side, “What I’ve Seen Leaders Do That I Liked.” Title the right side, “What I’ve …
Nov 04 2010
Leadership Development: Learning From Your Leaders
There’s a saying that one can learn more from bad leaders than good leaders. While I don’t think that’s always true, it might help you feel better if you you’re under a bad leader’s thumb. There are many lessons to be learned from both bad and good leaders, and those lessons may not be what we think.
Apr 08 2010
Leadership vs. Management: Leaders Manage, Do Managers Lead?
Leadership vs. Management. After many years of debate, one might assume this issue is settled. Apparently not. There are still articles written and books published by authors who want to tell us the difference, and I too have offered my opinions on the subject. I’ve developed the somewhat unpopular opinion that leadership and …
