Leadership in Business and Countries
Essay title: Leadership in Business and Countries
Leadership in Business and of Countries
Successful leaders of countries and in business believe in principle and process. They take the time to listen, imagine and investigate numerous alternatives. With the others’ involvement they forge creative solutions to difficult problems. They challenge their people to stretch, go beyond their previous boundaries and think outside the box. Successful leaders feed off their employees and allow their employees to feed off of them. They give credit where credit is due. They give recognition as a means of gaining respect. They believe individuals can make a difference. Through these methods, they learn to create new insights and possibilities. They insist upon best practice and a process that defines responsibilities provides clarity and embraces accountability.
Successful leadership means creating a sense of urgency, getting mutual commitment to action. Action steps are always clearly defined, precise and backed up by a commitment to the process necessary for execution. Often, due to the personification of the leader’s own personality and charisma, employees are eager to leap into action – without forethought. A successful leader recognizes this possibility and takes the necessary steps to avoid this pitfall by teaching precision in planning. They are clear and explicit. They communicate with encouraging clarity that commands ownership by everyone involved in the commitments