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 the seniority position in a company, institution or business.
Leadership is not position, e.g. Director, CEO, Manager.
Leadership is not the ability to be charismatic.
Leadership, however, is "a process of social influence, which maximizes the efforts of others, towards the achievement of a goal" Kruse (2013)
Additionally, John C. Maxwell explains that "leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another."
Check out the YouTube video on "What Is Leadership?" by Richard Rierson (2014).
What are your thoughts on leadership?