In Chapter 7, (p.181) the book discusses how most writers about topic of leadership focus on leadership from management. I agree that leaders and managers are different. In my opinion the leader should inspire and motivate the group; the organization; the company; to reach for potentials not yet experienced. I find that the manager is the organization’s controller; the watchful eye on the production. We need managers to keep the company going. But we need leaders to move the company in new directions; to challenge the status quo and do a better job!
How can organizations develop these leaders? How can it identify managers and potential leaders? The process for promoting is sometimes very rigid and casts aside what may be leadership qualities in potential candidates. How can we eliminate the animosity that will surely develop when managers see themselves as leaders and seek to sabotage their potential bosses?
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You summarized the distinction of leader and manager well! I especially liked your comment:
"The manager is the organization’s controller; the watchful eye on the production."
Through this entry, you pose an interesting question about the development of leaders. This happens to be a question I've reflected upon recently and my realization is that leaders must inherently LOVE what they do. I simply cannot envision a leader that hates their job and yet simultaneously develops creativity and aspiration. It becomes important for current leaders to identify emergent leaders with enthusiasm, commitment, and high dreams. They must find a way to encourage these individuals without crushing their optimism and teach them how to express their ideas within the larger corporate culture.
This may seem like an unrealistic dream, but I imagine that every corporation and organization has one individual that feels never ending commitment and devotion. If we can only learn to identify these individuals, we would find the most invested members that could prioritize the company's future goals.
Personally, I would be well suited for a gender advocacy group or the David Tennant fan club. I guess I'd better aim for the gender advocacy, eh?
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