Get Anyone to Do Anything by Lieberman Ph.D. David J

Author:Lieberman Ph.D., David J. [Lieberman Ph.D., David J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2010-11-11T06:00:00+00:00

B. The Mechanics of Leadership

Once you have the passion and the support of the people, you still need to gain unwavering commitment by applying psychological techniques. The most crucial ingredient in the leadership mix is knowing how and when to ask for input. Leaders are often made and broken depending on how they handle this issue.

The question is, What level of participation is ideal for leadership? Should you be running things like a democracy or a monarchy? The following study illustrates how a leader should conduct himself regarding participation of the group. Leaders who permit a fair amount of participation by followers will generally be more effective than leaders who permit either too much or too little participation (Vroom and Yetton, 1973). Other research shows that if the leader doesn’t need his followers’ support and can make decisions with his own expertise, he should not ask for help. If, however, he does need the people’s support, then he should ask for it. A person’s leadership style needs to be flexible so as to allow for the differences in these situations.

Strategy Review

© Leaders win the trust and support of the people through their identification with them. Do not set yourself apart from the crowd, but remain one of the people in the crowd.

© Humility is one of the most powerful character traits for effective leadership. A strong ego creates a barrier between the leader and the people.

• Your vision must be clear, simple, and organized. Nobody likes or is overly inclined to follow complex and disorganized strategies.

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