The Mind of a Mature Manager
Leaders sometimes need a reality check regarding human nature EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP REQUIRES a clear understanding and acceptance of the realities of human nature, along with a composed, mature attitude about it. Many managers, however, either don’t know that reality or buck against accepting it, leading to frustration and poor leadership. “I’m shocked!” There’s a great scene in the classic film Casablanca. Czech freedom fighter Victor Laszlo has stirred up the patriotic fervo
Identifying Emerging Leaders
What to look for when granting people positions of influence YOU DON’T “PICK” leaders. You IDENTIFY them. The big question remains: What are you looking for when you “identify” them? The high-altitude answer: 1. The ability to win followers. 2. Conformity to set criteria. Leadership defined Here’s my working definition: “You are a leader if you know where you are going and are able to persuade others to go along with you.” Leadership is certainly more than this, but it cann
