Lessons In Leadership
The Talent Advisors | Next Level or On Boards
Dianne Jacobs | Advisor, Mentor-Coach for executives, directors and organisations
What is the learning mix and various sources of development that can strengthen, guide and finesse the human, individual, collaborative and operational capabilities of being a managerial leader?
When searching out lessons in leadership an executive enters their learning mode. Being deliberate in seeking diverse and varied aspects of leadership can broaden an executive’s ability to move from insight to action more successfully. Executives learn from new environments, from people with a point of difference, from those who are resilient, from those who effectively solve problems, from reflecting on both winning and failure, by listening, by asking better questions, from those who focus, having a wide range of people who can be a sounding board, from those that lead with empathy, those that handle conflict well, with mentors to check judgements, and from those with trust-based approaches. From reading, from experiencing and attending programs.
Questions to consider
Suggested reading list for executives
Related thought pieces for executives
LEADERSHIP, PERSPECTIVE and POWER It is important how leaders perceive and use their power. People do not ‘have’ power as it is both conditional and situational. It depends on context, relationship, timing and dynamics. Empathetic, ethical and purposeful uses of power is what makes a better leader.
TRUST: A LEADERSHIP ROADMAP While it is important not to be naive, a lack of mutual trust derails a business. Sustainable trust is an ongoing process that relies on maturity, perspective, empowerment, engagement, ethical behaviour and respectful relationships.
LEADER AS STRATEGIST There are different facets of strategy that the leader needs to consider.
EMPATHY: THE HUMAN SIDE OF LEADING Loss is often deeply felt during careers. Empathetic managerial leaders understand the impact of disruption on an individual during decisions relating to advancement, transition and change initiatives.
New Kind of Business Leadership As the business environment is transforming a new kind of business leadership is emerging.
Women Of The C-Suite How women excel and confidently take the initiative to draw on the best around them.
Leading and Organisations Managerial leadership happens within multiple contexts and multiple moments - the organisation, the coaching and mentoring of and with people, the sustainable future and volatile environments.
Most executives understand that the higher they are, the more difficult it is to talk about their real issues or concerns – and to do so free from the weight of company expectations. It is even harder to find effective and neutral listeners. Whether the objective is to be more effective in a role, to assess next-level strategies or contribute to a board, it helps to have trusted guidance.
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