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Isn’t leadership really about getting people to do shit without being a Jerk?”
A question I got after writing about the 5 leadership behaviors of great leaders.
And when you think about the question perhaps there is some truth to it. Is it really that simple? And does that mean it is easy to do?
Everything in the workplace is about getting things done. And being a leader means you can and must get work done through others.
What matters most is the latter part of the question. How do you avoid being a dick? How can you be an effective leader and be likable and inspirational?
As Vineet Nayar from HBR puts it, there are basically two different ways to lead — the manager’s way and the leader’s. Management and Leadership are two vastly different concepts that both have their place.
“Management consists of controlling a group or a set of entities to accomplish a goal. Leadership refers to an individual’s ability to influence, motivate, and enable others to contribute toward organizational success.”
You are responsible for your people. Their work satisfaction, and their performance. How…
