Leadership, simply put is the ability to get followers. There have been many different types and styles of leaders, some more successful than others, but what sets the leaders apart from the rest?
Posts Tagged ‘Followers’
Qualities of Leadership Reside in the Word Leader
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009For most people the notion about being a leader is entwined with that of having followers. Right? Wrong! A leader is actually a follower and it matters little to him/her whether anyone else is following or not. Let me give you some examples.
Leadership Secret Whispered by Horses – If There is a Problem, Fix It
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009I have noticed that people accept mediocrity in their relationships with their horses. Rather than fixing a problem, they will just accept it and live with it. Unfortunately, some leaders also do the same with their followers.
Leadership Secret Whispered by Horses – Followers Need Structure
Friday, May 15th, 2009One of the primary functions of a good leader is to provide an environment where not only the goals and objectives are clear, but the limits and restrictions are as well. People need to know they have enough freedom to do their jobs, but the limitations can be a comfort as well. If there is no deadline for a job to get done, the job can seem amorphous and disquieting. A deadline helps define and focus the project.
