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This week we read through so many different types of leadership concepts and leadership theories.  With so many different approaches and styles of leadership, I started to think about all the different managers I’ve had throughout my eight years at Bank of America.  Then I look inward at my pervious customer service team manager position.  What is my leadership style?

I’ve always tried to have an inspirational approach to leadership and the most common style is “charismatic leadership”.  Maybe because I employ this style I also respond very well to managers who have always tried to motivate me in this way.  Charismatic leaders always develop good communication with their associates. All of them work with the team so that they actively contribute and develop the vision; the vision then becomes a part of not only the leader but of their team. I’ve always been given buy-in from my teams with a charismatic approach to leadership; my teammates are willing to go above and beyond the call of duty to achieve the vision. I feel like the most important part of a charismatic leader is the ability to inspire extraordinary performance from the team. (continue reading…)

The quality of the decisions you make determines the difference between success and failure. It may seem to be a very heavy responsibility to you because of the fear of its outcome. That is why it’s better for you first to investigate and look at all the factors that are affecting it. Some issues are too critical since they are of urgency in nature. Such issue requires no delay in making rulings otherwise if there is any delay the opportunity may be lost all together for realizing the desired results.

That is why if you are a manager you should possess the trait of being confident as well as being quick in finding solutions that require urgent solutions. Bad leadership is connected with lack of ability in making decisions that touches the soul of any organization.

There are some common mistakes that people make when it comes to decisions. Here are some of the mistakes and how you can avoid them.

Indecisiveness: My English dictionary tells me that indecisiveness is the state of being unable to make a choice. You should avoid being in this state because it will worsen the problem. Good managers should not only be able to decide quickly but also smartly. (continue reading…)

It is indeed the perfect day to talk about LEADERSHIP and LEADING WITH STRENGTH. Leadership is one of my favorite topics of discussion because it encompasses so much and also can be interpreted in several different ways & styles.

A leader is someone who assumes that role. Sometimes we have leadership thrust upon us, but nevertheless, that role has to be accepted. How many times have you heard “be the leader people are looking for”? I am sure many times. But how does one become the leader people are looking for? What steps do we take to get to that point?

We have discussed several of those steps this week, but in a nutshell let’s recap. Leadership is not a role that is favored by many in the corporate world or otherwise, because it comes with responsibility and expectations. It comes with being there when it is expected for you to be there. But in as much the role of a leader maybe somewhat big to fill, it has the sweetness of all the rewards that we seek. Financial & spiritual as well as many other aspects of our life. (continue reading…)

Mentor Broad and Disciple Deep: How to Manage Your Leadership Investments

You only have so many hours in a day to grow your business and lead your people. How wisely are you using this time? If you are like most business leaders, you struggle with doing all that you need to – and doing them well. This article will help you ensure that you are using your leadership time in a manner that will best benefit your business and your people. It is set up in practical format that explains the differences between mentoring and discipling and the purpose of each. First we will look at definitions of mentorship and discipling. Second, we will explore their purpose and application.

Definitions of Mentoring and Discipling

In order to utilize your leadership time effectively, it is important to understand the different approaches in leading and development. Generally, there are two formats that one may use to lead and develop followers: mentoring and discipling. (continue reading…)