Leadership

The past month has been rough! The last two weeks have been a nightmare! It seemed like every time I checked my messages or answered a call, it was to get some sad news of a close friend who had passed. These were working professionals who had succumbed to one health issue or other. It becam

Leaders have challenging work contexts but they have to get the job done. Recognising that it is not a 'one man show,' leaders have to employ strategies to influence others, maintain positive momentum and achieve organizational results. As pointed out by the Center for Creative Leadership (2020),

A leader's qualifications, experience, status, charisma and such like are not enough for today's leaders. We are in a time of disruptive change and traditional leadership skills won't be enough, argues futurist Bob Johansen. In his book, Leaders Make the Future: Ten New Leadership Skills for an U

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to demand more and more from leaders which result in little time for their personal and professional development. However, it is imperative that leaders' continuous professional development is not left to chance. Make a decision to be intentional about creating

Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines influence as "the act or power of producing an effect without apparent exertion of force." Leadership influence, explains Todorovic (2021) "is an ability to affect others and change their behavior in a given direction." He points out that influenc

In the present challenging times, effective leadership is demanded, more than ever. New trends, skills, attitudes and mindsets are required for leadership today. But, just what is leadership? Let me start with what leadership is NOT! Leadership is not the same as management. Leadership is not th

The concept of adaptive leadership was introduced by Dr. Ronald Heifetz and Marty Linsky at Harvard University. It was realised that the top-down leadership model is no longer relevant and effective in today's ever-changing world. It is impractical to expect that one person, the leader, can solve al

Leaders want a team of experienced and knowledgeable professionals who can take initiative, problem solve, innovate, and help the business or company achieve goals. So, what can leaders do to empower team members? Pat Bosworth (2021) posits that "empowering employees is a culture. It takes an i

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