Tip # 1: Identify the Type of Leader You Are — Or Want to Be
There are four general types of leadership personalities, each of which can have specific implications for your organisation:
- “Don’t Rock the Boat” leaders provide acceptable stable growth and deliver results according to agreed-upon plans and budgets. This leader type does not drastically drive significant transformation, innovative initiatives, or exceed objectives. Instead, such leaders deliver acceptable returns from a safe and stable operation year after year.
- “Perfectionist” leaders are strategic but move slowly while considering all the innumerable potential probabilities of impact on a transformation initiative that could change the company’s direction. Often taking too much time to decide and implement change initiatives, they risk staying behind the curve.
- “No Strategy” leaders drive change regardless of the impact on the company’s strategy, goals, and vision. Swamped with many small change projects, such leaders often feel overwhelmed with the effort required to bring projects to a successful end. This leader type excels in putting out fires and responding to short-term crises. Desiring to look progressive and proactive, they succeed in looking busy.
- “Leaders Who Rock” possess the ability to drive major transformational…
