The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

In 1960, MIT management professor, Douglas McGregor’s book, The Human Side of Enterprise, outlined the opposing motivational approaches of Theory X and Theory Y. Theory Y approaches are based on opposing beliefs; people are self-motivated and self-controlled, want to take pride in their work, be on a winning team, and can be trusted.

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The Practical Leader

MAY 16, 2011

Warren Bennis has been described as the father of leadership. I’ve long been a reader of Warren ’s books on leadership, change, and team/organization dynamics. I’ve often quoted his study findings and leadership wisdom in my books, blog, and presentations. Warren has a long and very distinguished career.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 6, 2013

A lot has been written about Transformational Leadership. The term was coined by James McGregor Burns, the Pulitzer Prize winning author and historian. Leadership practitioners spend a lot of time theorizing about transformational change writ large. They are heads of teams, departments, and divisions.

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