What makes an effective leader? This question has been the focus of much research. A study of 195 leaders in 15 countries over 30 global organizations were asked to choose the 15 most important leadership competencies from a list of 74. The top ones were grouped into five major themes that suggest a set of priorities for leaders and leadership development programs. The top two are: Continue reading
“Good leaders must first become good servants.” Robert K. Greenleaf
45 years ago, the phrase “Servant Leadership” was used by Robert Greenleaf. Since then there have been a number of business books written about this style of leadership and what it means. The topic of leadership is always a hot one. We’re all looking for better answers. Although servant leadership isn’t always specifically referenced in business writing, most successful leaders practice it to some degree. Continue reading