The manager administers;
the leader innovates.
the leader innovates.
The manager is a copy;
the leader is an original.
the leader is an original.
The manager maintains;
the leader develops.
the leader develops.
The manager focuses on systems and structure;
the leader focuses on people.
the leader focuses on people.
The manager relies on control;
the leader inspires trust.
the leader inspires trust.
The manager has a short-range view;
the leader has a long-range perspective.
the leader has a long-range perspective.
The manager asks how and when;
the leader asks what and why.
the leader asks what and why.
Managers have their eyes on the bottom line;
leaders have their eyes on the horizon.
leaders have their eyes on the horizon.
The manager imitates;
the leader originates.
the leader originates.
The manager accepts the status quo;
the leader challenges it.
the leader challenges it.
The manager is the classic good soldier;
the leader is his own person.
the leader is his own person.
The manager does things right;
the leader does the right thing.
the leader does the right thing.
10 Qualities of a Leader
ReplyDelete1.A leader must be able to take criticism. No person in a position of authority will be immune from it. One must learn to sort out the constructive, from which one can learn, and the malicious which one must ignore.
2. A leader must learn to stand adversity. Things will not always go well. Failures will happen. A good leader will bounce back.
3. A leader must be able to delegate authority. He or she must be able to give up power, to trust those under them.
4. The leader must make decisions. The person who cannot take a stand does not deserve to lead others.
5. The leader must be free from prejudices. "Prejudice," someone once said, "is a luxury only little people can afford."
6. A leader must learn to praise others, to share the credit, and to give credit where it is due. If he or she tries to take credit for everything, they will not lead, they will only frustrate those under them.
7. A leader must be able to concentrate under difficult conditions, to keep the goal constantly in mind, to keep his or her head when all about them are losing theirs.
8. A true leader will assume responsibility for their own mistakes.
9. A leader will not try to avoid responsibility for the mistakes of others.
10. A good leader will grow and learn. Stagnation is not leadership.
Good Leaders understand what is happening. They size up the situation, put themselves in the right position to respond, prepare, and then act at the proper time.
ReplyDeleteWeak Leaders are blind to the current situation. They solve the wrong problems in the wrong way.
Good Leaders encourage. They give credit when things go well and take responsibility when they don't go well.
Weak Leaders discourage others. They find fault and blame. They criticize when things don't go right.
Good Leaders keep learning. A cross-discipline study of leadership indicated that effective leaders in all fields are always learning. They constantly improve their skills. The best leaders are perpetual learners. Unlike weak leaders, they know that a spurt here and a spurt there does not make one an expert!
Weak Leaders know it all. They already have the answers.
Good Leaders, however, will often go where there is no path and leave a trail. They are sure of their direction and they act boldly.
Weak Leaders never rock the boat. They won't make courageous decisions for fear of failing. They prefer to keep things as they are, even if the system is not working all that well. Weak leaders will almost always follow the well-worn path.
Good Leaders know that authority is more earned than granted.
Weak Leaders keep others in their place. They remind them who is boss.
Good Leaders identify the gifts, strengths and limitations of those they lead. They assign, train, encourage and then get out of the way.
Weak Leaders do all of the work themselves. They delegate poorly. They micro-manage and control.
Good Leaders, on the other hand, help their subordinates find success. They give a hand up. They realize that when one is lifted to another's shoulders, both stand taller.
Weak Leaders sabotage the successes of others. When those below them succeed, they feel threatened.
Good Leaders always lead by example.
Weak Leaders ask others do what they are not willing to do themselves, and try to get others to go places they have not been.
Good Leaders know that motivation by force destroys morale. They understand that people respond best to positive incentive. They know that people who believe in themselves will do more work and better work.
Weak Leaders motivate by force. They cajole, intimidate, threaten and issue ultimatums.
Good Leaders listen and learn. Good salespeople know this. Good motivators know this. Good leaders know this.
Weak Leaders do not listen to those they lead. Their minds are already made up and they charge recklessly ahead.