The Problem: Because of the inordinate amount of pressure exerted on leaders today, coupled with the business necessity of continually doing more with less, leaders have little or no time to hone their leadership skills.
Today's competitive global marketplace and the high number of retiring senior leaders is driving a great demand for a new generation of highly effective leaders. Yet, before you can lead others, you must have fundamental and proven disciplines as a basis to rely on for success.
The Solution
Highly effective leaders engage others in creating a clear, compelling, and inspiring vision, and communicate it in such a way that everyone understands it and in a way that motivates and inspires people to work as a team toward common goals. Only then will people be motivated.
Leaders must clearly define and paint an exciting path to the future, while providing ethical and logical reasons as to why they're moving in a specific direction. They must articulate a clear framework and provide a cogent message that delineates each individual's role in realizing the vision. This builds support and enthusiasm, creating a culture where people are aligned and eager to participate in achieving company goals.
No organization becomes great without a shared vision, goals, and values. Relying on a vision statement or the leader's charisma is not enough. A genuine vision breeds excellence and learning because people in the organization want to pursue these goals.
The "Seven Disciplines of a Leader" by Jeff Wood is a book from the trenches...not a theoretical hodgepodge of data and ideas. These concepts and ideas are practical and easy to apply.
Source: Jeff Wolf: Seven Disciplines of A Leader
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