Leadership Styles Depend On The Situation
How come dictatorship works for Singapore but not in the United States of America? Aside from culture, beliefs, value system, and form of government, the current situation of a nation also affects the leadership styles used by its formal leaders. There is no rule that only one style can be used.
Most of the time, leaders employ a combination of leadership styles depending on the situation. In emergency situations such as periods of war and calamity, decision-making is a matter of life and death. Thus, a nation’s leader cannot afford to consult with all departments to arrive at crucial decisions. The case is of course different in times of peace and order---different sectors and other branches of government can freely interact and participate in governance.
Another case in point is in leading organizations. When the staffs are highly motivated and competent, a combination of high delegative and moderate participative styles of leadership is most appropriate. But if the staffs have low competence and low commitment, a combination of high coaching, high supporting, and high directing behavior from organizational leaders is required.
Now if these last few posts have reminded you of anything, keep in mind that there are always ideas that we think we already know; concepts we take for granted, but are actually the most useful insights on leadership.
Lead with passion,
Greg
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Leadership Is Shared
Leadership Is Shared
Leadership is not the sole responsibility of one person, but rather a shared responsibility among members of an emerging team. A leader belongs to a group. Each member has responsibilities to fulfill.
Formal leadership positions are merely added responsibilities aside from their responsibilities as members of the team. Effective leadership requires members to do their share of work. Starting as a mere group of individuals, members and leaders work towards the formation of an effective team.
In this light, social interaction plays a major role in leadership. To learn how to work together requires a great deal of trust between and among leaders and members of an emerging team. Trust is built upon actions and not merely on words.
Leadership follows, when mutual respect exists, trust is fostered and confidence is built.
Lead with passion,
Greg
Leadership is not the sole responsibility of one person, but rather a shared responsibility among members of an emerging team. A leader belongs to a group. Each member has responsibilities to fulfill.
Formal leadership positions are merely added responsibilities aside from their responsibilities as members of the team. Effective leadership requires members to do their share of work. Starting as a mere group of individuals, members and leaders work towards the formation of an effective team.
In this light, social interaction plays a major role in leadership. To learn how to work together requires a great deal of trust between and among leaders and members of an emerging team. Trust is built upon actions and not merely on words.
Leadership follows, when mutual respect exists, trust is fostered and confidence is built.
Lead with passion,
Greg
Monday, March 1, 2010
Leadership Starts With You
Leadership Starts With You
The best way to develop leadership qualities is to apply it to your own life. As an adage goes “action speaks louder than words.”
Leaders are always in the limelight. Keep in mind that your credibility as a leader depends much on your actions: your interaction with your family, friends, and co-workers; your way of managing your personal and organizational responsibilities; and even the way you talk with the newspaper vendor across the street.
Repeated actions become habits. Habits in turn form a person’s character. Steven Covey’s book entitled7 Habits of Highly Effective People provides good insights on how you can achieve personal leadership.
Lead with passion,
Greg
The best way to develop leadership qualities is to apply it to your own life. As an adage goes “action speaks louder than words.”
Leaders are always in the limelight. Keep in mind that your credibility as a leader depends much on your actions: your interaction with your family, friends, and co-workers; your way of managing your personal and organizational responsibilities; and even the way you talk with the newspaper vendor across the street.
Repeated actions become habits. Habits in turn form a person’s character. Steven Covey’s book entitled7 Habits of Highly Effective People provides good insights on how you can achieve personal leadership.
Lead with passion,
Greg
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