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Follow the leader?

January 24, 2021
Leadership Advisory

Leadership is dynamic and thriving organizations require that dynamic from every member, at every level, in every relationship.

Edgar H. Schein wrote in Organizational Psychology: “Good leadership and good membership…blend into each other…in an effective organization.  It is just as much the task of a member to help the group reach its goals as it is the task of the formal leader.”

For this to happen, formal leaders must demonstrate faith in their members.

Observing Staff Potential

The ability to assess talent in others requires personal interest and engagement. Spotting latent talent in people involves the daily practice of intentional observation.  Leaders often become consumed with meetings, administrative tasks and completing performance...

Leaders Remove Process Barriers

You just boarded the plane with coffee in hand, stashed your bags overhead, and the pilot announces, "we have a minor maintenance item, then we'll be on our way." Now, anyone who depends on the airlines for their daily commute knows that when it comes to aircraft...

Followers or Subordinates…

...the choice is up to you. Getting off on the right foot as a new leader is no easy task.  The assumption many executives and partners make is that the firm has given them a group of willing followers.  Actually, what you've been given is an opportunity to create...