HBS Open Forum on Leadership–get out your umbrellas
hbs working knowledge story below is typical bloggorhea by Heskett, who in his lazy way, points you to valuable resources; Â the comments, mosly by leadership coaches and HR types are worth a quick look, not much of this will overtly help you fill in your HBS app, but all you need to get is one solid idea, not a comprehensive definition of leadership.
What Do You Think? How Much of Leadership Is About Control, Delegation, or Theater?
http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/5718.html
 It may be important for us to believe that our leaders have control over performance, whether or not it is true, particularly in times of turmoil or concern about the future, says Jim Heskett. So to what degree should leaders become thespians, creating an impression that fits expectations? What do you think?
July 23rd, 2007 at 9:01 am
one of the better comments to above story –
True leaders are far from being theatrical. In my personal experience of being in leadership positions I have found that the followings are key to being a leader:
1) Integrity — The leader is honest with fellow employees or subordinates 2) Service — A leader will assist/guide their team members as required 3) Praise/Correct — A leader knows when to praise or correct as appropriate 4) Choose team members — The true leader will be careful in choosing his team to insure similar leadership values and integrity 5) Council — Leaders will surround themselves with good advisors and then make wise decisions based on the leaders values. 6) Not self seeking — The true leader will always place the betterment of the employees, investors, and the company first. 7) Respect — They will always respect every individual no matter what their position or status may be.
Humility — A leader is not afraid to show were he/she has failed and will not take advantage of position or status or accomplishments to bolster their ego or take advantage of their authority. 9) Expect the best — A leader will expect the best from those he leads realizing that we all make mistakes. 10) Rewards — The true leader will not hold back from rewarding those who have worked hard to accomplish their goals.
10 Commandments of Leadership
Fernando Ferreira
Improvements Coordinator
General Dynamics OTS
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:45 pm
wow
its very point of view.
Nice post.
realy gj
thank you