As human beings, we have the ability to adapt our natural style to the situation. However, It is true that the overall leadership style needs to be relevant to and appropriate for a particular type of business. This may be difficult for a person who is naturally structured, systematic and (more…)
Q:Is it true that different types of businesses require different types of leaders?
Q:How come there are so few good leaders when we have so much written about leadership?
The question hinges on your definition of ‘good’. There are good leaders in most organisations. There is no shortage of good leaders. There is, however a dearth of great leaders. Whenever I work with executive groups or CEO’s I pose the question “have you ever worked for a truly (more…)
Q:Why do we see some great leaders suddenly become mediocre?
Although there could be many reasons for this, a change in strategic context can be a major reason. If you look at some of the world’s greatest leaders, you can see evidence of this. Winston Churchill was a great wartime leader but was unable to lead effectively after the war – in times of (more…)
Q: Great leaders don’t follow, do they ?
A: One of the character traits of a great leader is humility. Being human, means that we don’t have all the answers. Leaders at some stage must also be a follower. A leader generally follows another leader that is more senior and has a bigger perspective. A good leader will also know when it is (more…)
Q: What leadership style is most effective or preferred ?
There is no such thing as ‘the most effective’ or preferred leadership style. A particular leadership style is neither good nor bad. It is either relevant and shapes an appropriate culture that enables the organisation to add value, or it is not relevant and therefore shapes an inappropri (more…)