The opportunity to lead is a wonderful privilege and much has been written about the qualities needed to lead successfully. Every day our screens are filled with visionaries and villains who lead nations, organisations, sporting teams and political movements, they are often charismatic, intelligent, focused and determined to change the world. Then there are leaders who serve and empower others.
This month consider what makes an effective leader in your organisation and reflect on your own leadership style.
The Hogan Leadership Model is a useful and practical framework that identifies four areas for effective leadership
- Self – Management
- Relationship Management
- Working in the Business
- Working on the Business
Effective leaders need to manage themselves, get results, think strategically and leverage their relationships to achieve their goals. No one is good at all of these, but we can all improve our awareness of our strengths, blind spots and make some changes to improve our performance. Leadership skills can most definitely be learnt and practiced.
This month look at the Hogan Leadership Model and refine your development plans to improve your performance.