article thumbnail

Mintzberg Rejects Macro-Leadership

Leadership Freak

Henry Mintzberg. During our conversation, Mintzberg explained that, “It’s destructive to separate management from leadership. No buy in: Mintzberg believes that leaders focused on setting strategy and vision but who are removed from the front lines eventually develop a vision [.]. Leaders need to get their hands dirty.”

Mintzberg 225
article thumbnail

Mintzberg on What’s Wrong with Management

Leadership Freak

Henry Mintzberg thinks modern management is off the tracks. While we spoke, I got the feeling if I asked what’s wrong with management he’d say practically everything. This from one of the most respected business thinkers in the world. He went so far as to say, “The problem in America isn’t the economy it’s management.” [.].

Mintzberg 228
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Today’s Organizations Are Outward Bound

Leading Blog

When a company diversified, it bought companies in other businesses, or else developed new businesses internally, to sell additional products or services, as with Honda, which has exploited its expertise in motors to produce a variety of other vehicles — outboard motors, lawnmowers, ATVs, and so on. Structuring in Sevens.

article thumbnail

First Look: Leadership Books for February 2019

Leading Blog

Welcome, Engaging Management Henry Mintzberg. Dougherty, editor-at-large at Princeton University Press. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. Relationomics : Business Powered by Relationships Dr. Randy Ross with a Foreword by Ken Blanchard.

Mintzberg 285
article thumbnail

25 Great Leadership Development Quotes

Great Leadership By Dan

However, I did enjoy combing through all of those sites and picking out what I thought to be the 25 best leadership development quotes. To help others develop, start with yourself! My main job was developing talent. Leaving leadership development up to chance is foolish". Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet.

article thumbnail

LeadershipNow 140: December 2019 Compilation

Leading Blog

Henry Mintzberg Doesn’t Mind Being The Rebel Of Management Theory by @profkjmoore. See more on Twitter. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. 5 Quotes That Teach You Everything You Need To Know About Leadership Storytelling by Esther Choy @LeaderStoryLab.

Mintzberg 236
article thumbnail

5 Neglected Strategies to Connect with Others and Lead into the Future

Leadership Freak

Four years ago, I asked Henry Mintzberg for the word of advice he most frequently shares. His response is a guiding light. He said one word, “Connect.” Leadership in its fundamental form is… Continue reading →

Mintzberg 232