I know there is the thinking that great leaders are not created but rather they are born to lead. I am not convinced that leadership is mostly innate. With the proper professional training and coaching, an enthusiastic and determined manager can transform him or herself into a butterfly of a leader. I say this from experience and working with team leaders who began as caterpillars. For all of you seasoned leaders, remember where you were when you began to transform. I am sure you started out in a very different place, perhaps with strong technical capabilities, but weaker leadership skills. You were promoted to a leadership role because you had mastered the responsibilities of your job. You probably had minimal management or leadership training. So what type of training is… Continue reading | 2 Comments
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Although research has demonstrated that leadership skills can be learned and one does not necessarily need to be born a leader, how important is the desire to lead? Does a CEO or a manager or a supervisor need to want to lead in a passionate way? If an individual enjoys the technical aspects of their job and has no dream to be a leader, should they be coached to do so? After working with all levels of management for many years, I believe that without the strong will to inspire and engage others, it is almost impossible to be a successful leader.
Becoming a leader takes great stamina and resiliency. Before embarking on a leadership choice, managers must evaluate their strength, both physical and emotional, as well as their… Continue reading
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