What are some leadership-related quotes?

Here are a couple of quotes:

“Leadership is Influence - John Maxwell

“Leaders bring in what is outside; Managers draw out what is within” - First Break All the Rules, Marcus Buckingham

How do you develop your children to be leaders?

Leadership Development is all about developing the attitude of influence. If someone is influencing, then they are leading. There is something called an OODA loop (developed by the Armed Forces), which helps children learn by Observing, Orienting, making Decisions, and then Acting. Research this OODA loop further for your children and see how mentoring can solidify this learning. Once they consistently repeat this OODA loop in decision making, they are ready to move on. Next they will learn how to create a Vision, which is essential for a leader. Vision is, effectively, "where" they are going.

So here are some important components to Leadership Development for your children: 1. Learn how to influence 2. Learn how to use the OODA loop consistently (through mentoring) 3. Learn how to create a Vision.

What is the most important leadership core value?

Great question and it's important to break that question down: What we "value" is what we place importance on or what we find worth or significance in. Central to leadership is the ability to influence so that followers can be gained. Even the leaders that have no significant title, passion, or integrity may become "great" ("great" being defined as exceptional in degree or intensity). Hitler had limited integrity, but could be defined as a great leader because he influenced many followers. Ghandi did not show his passion and had no formal title, but he influenced many followers. There are even some leaders that don't even want to be a leader, but people follow them (a scene from Forrest Gump comes to mind....fictitious but could be true). All of these leaders have one thing in common: They're going somewhere. So...from an outsiders' perspective, the outsider would value the ability to influence as the most important and from an insider's perspective, the leader would value where they are going (vision) as most important.

Can "hands-on" management be an excuse to not train and trust in people’s abilities?

Sometimes "hands-on" management is an excuse to not train and trust. There are times, however, where you will find an "all hands on deck" situation and a leader better be available if people need help.

How do you measure up as a leader?

How do you measure up? - -

Check your leadership potential

Do you have what it takes to be a leader?

Place a check mark next to the abilities you feel you have. Then ask a co-worker to rate you and compare the results. Do you:

_____ Communicate effectively

_____ Set priorities and action plans

_____ Learn and improve procedures

_____ See how your responsibility relates to the big picture

_____ Stand up when under fire

_____ Analyze problems and make sound decisions

_____ Learn from your mistakes

_____ Accept risk and take on difficult assignments

_____ Focus on the end product

_____ Exhibit strong social and interpersonal skills

_____ Adapt to changing conditions, influences, and environments

_____ Inspire excellence and commitment in others

_____ Demonstrate a high tolerance for stress and pressure

Scoring: If you scored 8 or higher, your leadership potential is high. Take corrective action on the items you or your co-worker left unchecked.

Source: The Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, NC, 910-288-7210.

How do you keep people motivated when there are cutbacks?

I'm from the financial, business, and management industry and how I've kept staff motivated during layoffs, is through open communication. Nobody likes to be surprised. Unfortunately, some of those in management are secretive and think that if they have open communication, employees will sabotage the company.

What is a leader’s most important contribution to group culture?

A leader cannot change group culture unless they have the vision to hire individuals that have their desired culture. When the majority of the individuals have the desired culture, they will metaphorically surround the individuals without the desired culture and those other individuals will either change their mindset or will eject themselves. So, in summary, leaders must have the vision to hire those with the right culture and only then will the leaders contribute to group culture.

What has the biggest impact on performance?

Leadership development has the biggest impact on performance...

In a great company, being a leader in your line of work and doing the next job before you get that job would certainly be a key to great performance.

However, in a bad company great performance usually follows the Peter Principle when peoples' careers advance to their level of incompetence because they were really good at their last job.

What is The Essence of Leadership?

The essence of leadership is to Influence and also the ability to attract followers.