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Trait-centered Leadership vs. Servant Leadership

Strategy Driven

Much of what is written about leadership falls into the category I call 'trait-centered leadership': someone deemed 'at the top' who uses his/her personality, influence, and charisma to inspire and give followers – possibly not ready for change - a convincing reason to follow an agenda set by the leader or the leader's boss.

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Nominations Being Accepted for Exceptional Women in Business.

Women on Business

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Important Characteristics Every Business Owner Should Have

Strategy Driven

If you enjoyed this article, let us keep you up-to-date on other newly published insights by signing up for our complimentary StrategyDriven Newsletter. That means that you can see ways to improve products and services. Few people are creative by nature. Many try to come up with new ideas, but few are innovative without trying.

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Where Have All the Leaders Gone?, part 1 of 6

Strategy Driven

The second view of leadership holds it as an extraordinary capacity arising from an individual’s exceptional character traits – such as vision, charisma, foresight, boldness, the ability to inspire others, and so forth. Leaders don’t just get things done; they are also the inventors of what can be done. Consider leaving a comment!

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How to Increase Your Influence at Work

Harvard Business Review

You don’t have to be “the awesome-est person in the room” or make sure “everyone is blown away by your charisma.” “Blogging about your subject on LinkedIn or for your company newsletter” is another way to show what you know. ” You just need to have good rapport with your colleagues.