When it comes to goal setting there is something irresistibly appealing to leaders about setting stretch goals. Just selecting one feels like an achievement. And who can resist the idea that with enough energy and focus, meeting those stretch goals will transform the organisation, or turn the manager into an acknowledged leader. Yet it is [...]
Contrary to media stories that suggest CEO’s are the key to organizational success, the impact of CEOs, CFOs and other top-level executives on large firms is extremely limited. In fact, these top positions explain less than 5% of the variation in firm performance amongst Fortune 800 companies. Of course, senior leaders set the strategic direction [...]
Effective Leadership reduces sick leave. At least that’s what I’ve long believed based on client results.
When he was on the campaign trail before becoming President of the United States, Barack Obama was quoted as saying, “Leaders don’t need the answers. They just need to know what questions to ask.”
A recent request for tips on managing your manager got me thinking about an approach that I’ve found very successful.
I’ve used this approach to manage my own manager in a corporate business, and to help others in both corporate businesses and the public sector to manage their boss.
What is Effective Leadership? Here are some numbers to consider that answer this question.