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"Leadership is a function of communication... the better the communicator... the better the leader... the stronger the organization." - Robert Kiyosaki
What is a position of leadership? Is it the CEO, manager or division executive? Could it be that it's your co-worker? The quality of our lives is determined by the quality of our communication because our lives involve other people.
It's possible that the impact of our leadership might decrease as we move down the corporate ladder but all leadership is powerful. You are a leader, but what kind are you? One that stands for good, mediocre or sub-par performance?
There are 3 types of leaders we'd like to discuss:
Forced Management Leaders
We are all familiar with the boss or manager who was hard to get along with. Now that you have decided to be an effective leader in your life, you have to understand what is at the root of this type of leadership so you can avoid it. What are the common characteristics of this type of leader?
Forced management leaders often come to their position of leadership, not because of demonstrated leadership skills, but because their education or experience qualified them in a particular field. They do not necessarily have leadership skills. They view themselves in a position of authority and believe their subordinates exist to serve them. This type of leadership often resembles slave-driving more than leadership. The people they manage feel unheard, under-valued, and unappreciated.
These "leaders" come first in their own eyes. The company comes second, and their subordinates get the least consideration. This manager always takes credit and places blame on others. If you happen to work under one of these individuals, you've got to play their game and follow their rules. The best way to impress them is to show them how "what you want" is best for them.
Efficient-Friendly Leaders
Everyone likes these types of leaders, but no one loves them. They've worked their way into leadership roles. Their motivation is that they and their subordinates serve the company well. They meet deadlines, and don't generally upset the status quo. Their employees generally are happy and "like" their boss.
These folks are outward-focused, concerned first about the company, but then their next priority is themselves. Though their team is last, they consider themselves to be team players. They give credit where it's due, but if something goes wrong, they're quick to blame others. Their justification is that they've been "the nice guy," and so if something doesn't go well; it's justifiable that the person who doesn't perform deserves the blame.
To work with this leader frame everything in terms of what is best for the company, get your work done and you'll have no issues with this type of manager. This leader will stretch to share your ideas if they are what's best for the company, even if their own position is at risk.
Power Leaders
Power leaders are a bit more rare than the other two, which is one of the reasons they are so powerful. These are the leaders who are loved by their team and by the management above them. They view themselves in a position of service - service to their team and service to their company. This inspires those around them so team members are generally happy, dedicated, and inspired.
Their priorities are first in their team, then in the company, and lastly in themselves. They have a genuine interest in their team, and it's felt. When something positive happens they give their team credit and if something goes wrong, they are accountable. They understand that you cannot be part of the solution if you are part of the problem.
They are open to suggestions on ways to improve and admit when their plan is not working. They know that the company's interests are best served if their team's interests are served. They are quick to contribute to projects in order to ease the load; however their team works harder for them than any other type of leader.
If this is the person you work for, do your best to emulate them.
What is a position of leadership? Is it the CEO, manager or division executive? Could it be that it's your co-worker? The quality of our lives is determined by the quality of our communication because our lives involve other people.
It's possible that the impact of our leadership might decrease as we move down the corporate ladder but all leadership is powerful. You are a leader, but what kind are you? One that stands for good, mediocre or sub-par performance?
There are 3 types of leaders we'd like to discuss:
Forced Management Leaders
We are all familiar with the boss or manager who was hard to get along with. Now that you have decided to be an effective leader in your life, you have to understand what is at the root of this type of leadership so you can avoid it. What are the common characteristics of this type of leader?
Forced management leaders often come to their position of leadership, not because of demonstrated leadership skills, but because their education or experience qualified them in a particular field. They do not necessarily have leadership skills. They view themselves in a position of authority and believe their subordinates exist to serve them. This type of leadership often resembles slave-driving more than leadership. The people they manage feel unheard, under-valued, and unappreciated.
These "leaders" come first in their own eyes. The company comes second, and their subordinates get the least consideration. This manager always takes credit and places blame on others. If you happen to work under one of these individuals, you've got to play their game and follow their rules. The best way to impress them is to show them how "what you want" is best for them.
Efficient-Friendly Leaders
Everyone likes these types of leaders, but no one loves them. They've worked their way into leadership roles. Their motivation is that they and their subordinates serve the company well. They meet deadlines, and don't generally upset the status quo. Their employees generally are happy and "like" their boss.
These folks are outward-focused, concerned first about the company, but then their next priority is themselves. Though their team is last, they consider themselves to be team players. They give credit where it's due, but if something goes wrong, they're quick to blame others. Their justification is that they've been "the nice guy," and so if something doesn't go well; it's justifiable that the person who doesn't perform deserves the blame.
To work with this leader frame everything in terms of what is best for the company, get your work done and you'll have no issues with this type of manager. This leader will stretch to share your ideas if they are what's best for the company, even if their own position is at risk.
Power Leaders
Power leaders are a bit more rare than the other two, which is one of the reasons they are so powerful. These are the leaders who are loved by their team and by the management above them. They view themselves in a position of service - service to their team and service to their company. This inspires those around them so team members are generally happy, dedicated, and inspired.
Their priorities are first in their team, then in the company, and lastly in themselves. They have a genuine interest in their team, and it's felt. When something positive happens they give their team credit and if something goes wrong, they are accountable. They understand that you cannot be part of the solution if you are part of the problem.
They are open to suggestions on ways to improve and admit when their plan is not working. They know that the company's interests are best served if their team's interests are served. They are quick to contribute to projects in order to ease the load; however their team works harder for them than any other type of leader.
If this is the person you work for, do your best to emulate them.
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