LeaderShape leadership library articles.
Whilst some of us may be born with greater innate leadership ability than others, there is no question that leadership skills can be built through practice and that each individual’s leadership potential can be realised through effective development. Anyone in a senior position requires both management and leadership skills – and the more senior the role, the more time needs to be spent operating as a leader rather than manager.
Read more about: Foundations of a Journey.
The essence of Leadership is about CHANGE.
Some people are content to accept the latest psychological theories and research on behaviour whereas others will be given comfort that neuroscience actually supports those theories and gives them even greater credence. In turn this may provide leaders with greater insights into why they need to change their behaviour.
Read more about: The Neuroscience of Leadership.
One of the most important roles of a leader (or leadership team) is to create and maintain the right culture in their organisation. This can happen at any level in the organisation and in any larger organisation there will be variations in different departments or divisions. While this is often necessary to meet the demands of the business, it is important for any successful company to have an overriding culture that permeates and functions in all parts of the organisation.
Read more about: Advanced Culture Survey.
I am concerned that coaching is becoming a panacea for all development and particularly leadership development. We hear of many large organisations implementing large coaching programmes for their management teams. The ones I know about have been launched with great fanfare but there has been much less published about the outcomes and benefits. All the ones where I or my colleagues have received anecdotal feedback, the results have been very mixed.
Read more about: Is Coaching enough?
This article also appears in the Leadership Academy Newsletter (Vol 1, Issue 7, Article 7, Page 8)
Emotional self-awareness. Reading one’s own emotions and recognising their impact; using “gut sense” to guide decisions.
Emotional Self-control. Keeping disruptive emotions and impulses under control.
Empathy. Sensing others’ emotions, understanding their perspective, and taking active interest in their concerns.
Inspirational Leadership. Guiding and motivating with a compelling vision.
Read more about: Emotional Intelligence Competencies.
Transpersonal (Spiritual) Leadership is about the development of a leader beyond their personal ego in the areas of Personal Conscience and Self Determination.
Read more about: The Transpersonal Journey Towards Spiritual Excellence.
Find out More.
We focus firmly on the practical “how to” of leadership development: We develop your leadership capability through the coaching, mentoring and facilitation of individuals, groups and teams.
Read on, call us on 0870 990 5576 or contact us to discover what LeaderShape can do for the leaders and future leaders of your organisation.
LeaderShape leadership library articles.
Whilst some of us may be born with greater innate leadership ability than others, there is no question that leadership skills can be built through practice and that each individual’s leadership potential can be realised through effective development. Anyone in a senior position requires both management and leadership skills – and the more senior the role, the more time needs to be spent operating as a leader rather than manager.
Read more about: Foundations of a Journey.
The essence of Leadership is about CHANGE.
Some people are content to accept the latest psychological theories and research on behaviour whereas others will be given comfort that neuroscience actually supports those theories and gives them even greater credence. In turn this may provide leaders with greater insights into why they need to change their behaviour.
Read more about: The Neuroscience of Leadership.
One of the most important roles of a leader (or leadership team) is to create and maintain the right culture in their organisation. This can happen at any level in the organisation and in any larger organisation there will be variations in different departments or divisions. While this is often necessary to meet the demands of the business, it is important for any successful company to have an overriding culture that permeates and functions in all parts of the organisation.
Read more about: Advanced Culture Survey.
I am concerned that coaching is becoming a panacea for all development and particularly leadership development. We hear of many large organisations implementing large coaching programmes for their management teams. The ones I know about have been launched with great fanfare but there has been much less published about the outcomes and benefits. All the ones where I or my colleagues have received anecdotal feedback, the results have been very mixed.
Read more about: Is Coaching enough?
This article also appears in the Leadership Academy Newsletter (Vol 1, Issue 7, Article 7, Page 8)
Emotional self-awareness. Reading one’s own emotions and recognising their impact; using “gut sense” to guide decisions.
Emotional Self-control. Keeping disruptive emotions and impulses under control.
Empathy. Sensing others’ emotions, understanding their perspective, and taking active interest in their concerns.
Inspirational Leadership. Guiding and motivating with a compelling vision.
Read more about: Emotional Intelligence Competencies.
Transpersonal (Spiritual) Leadership is about the development of a leader beyond their personal ego in the areas of Personal Conscience and Self Determination.
Read more about: The Transpersonal Journey Towards Spiritual Excellence.
Find out More.
We focus firmly on the practical “how to” of leadership development: We develop your leadership capability through the coaching, mentoring and facilitation of individuals, groups and teams.
Read on, call us on 0870 990 5576 or contact us to discover what LeaderShape can do for the leaders and future leaders of your organisation.