Art of Leadership - Human Side of Enterprise - II
- Topics:
- Business Ethics
- Tags:
- Leader,
- Leadership,
- LeaderValues,
- Line Leader,
- Management,
- Network-leaders
- Source:
- LeaderValues
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Overview: There are three basic levels of leaders. Executive leaders (CEOs) are responsible for articulating the vision and direction of the firm. CEOs make speeches and reorganize but have very little impact on the day-to-day operation of any kind of business. Line leaders are the lynch pins connecting lower levels to the top. They have a great deal of influence on what is important. They can act as filters or amplify the message executive leaders want communicated. Network-leaders are the third type. They are the invisible force behind how the firm really operates. Whether union representatives or a covey of technical experts, these individuals create a web of relationships and alliances that penetrate departmental walls. Running a business well, like any other human activity, requires a balance between two different and often contradictory approaches: management and leadership. In ever more turbulent environments, executive leadership matters more than ever before. Speed, flexibility, and the ability to manage discontinuous change require excellent leadership skills. Leadership’s job is to articulate vision. Leaders need to communicate a shared picture of the future that fosters genuine commitment and motivation. Leadership must be augmented through attention to details on roles, performance measures, reviews, but always with an eye on strategy.
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Format: HTML | Date: Jan 2003
