@ simplyeyesa

Thank you. I hope I am not sounding too ‘professorial’ here. lol
Btw, am I that old? Hmmm

@ Martice

When to lead and when to manage will always be a dilemma. Though I agree that this can be developed through experience, I also think that this can be learned through ‘people sensing’ and learning from the pros (e.g., mentorship).

As usual, you always add value to my post -thank you.

@ Rebecca

On the one hand, probably there are those who where born gifted or destined to be great leaders. Now, am trying to be safe there. And I think history speaks for itself -in part.

On the other hand, anyone can become a great leader. Because leaders can be made. As you have said, learning the rudiments, acquiring the right values, and developing good character can and will make anybody who aspires for leadership into a good (great) leader.

@ Martice: Does that mean you feel the ability to lead cannot be taught and must be an inherint talent?

I think we all have the internal integrity to be a good leader and as Martice suggested it comes to shine through use and practice/experience. An important part of learning to be a good leader is learning who you are, what makes you effective, and to develop a strong self-image and esteem. Reading books, such as those suggested (and many other great ones available) is a wonderful way to learn the tools to self-discovery.

Thanks for sharing your insight.

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Leadership, however, is not a tactic or strategy.

Effective leadership arises from a set of internal values that form the basis of the leader’s vision, priorities, and decisions. The addition of vision, strategic thinking and planning, communication and connecting skills to the management attributes and skills form the whole…the effective Leader-Manager.

knowing how to lead and manage if very different from knowing when to lead and when to manage. This capability can only be learned through experience in the trenches.

Anyway, just visiting! hope to see you around. *blog hop*

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