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Leadership can be defined as the art of leading others to achieve a result that wouldn’t have happened otherwise. A ship without captain is out of control. Therefore a good leader is essential within an organization. Leadership is not management or directing, it’s much more than that.

Leadership can be defined as the art of leading others to achieve a result that wouldn’t have happened otherwise. A ship without captain is out of control. Therefore a good leader is essential within an organization. Leadership is not management or directing, it’s much more than that.

Managers manage things like planning, measuring, monitoring, coordinating, problem solving, people management and so on. Leaders lead or guide people and leadership is the ability to inspire and influence others to achieve the organisational ambitions (mission, vision, core values and objectives). This article zooms in on explaining the difference.

Throughout the years different models have been developed on this topic. Various of gurus like John Kotter, Leonard Schlesinger, Simon Sinek and many more, conducted lots of scientific and empiral studies on leadership skills, styles and theories from a learning and developing point of view.

What are the most known skills and used models? What are their success stories and practical tips when you apply these? These posts / articles are all about great theories and methods that can help you to achieve your goal or understand certain aspects that come with being a leader.

Schein’s Model of Organizational Culture

November 13th, 2023

Schein’s Model of Organizational Culture: this article explains Edgar Schein’s Model of Organizational Culture in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this powerful leadership and organizational culture change tool. This article also contains a downloadable…

Competing Values Framework (Cameron and Quinn)

November 13th, 2023

Competing Values Framework: this article describes the basics of Competing Values Framework, developed by Robert Quinn and Kim Cameron in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this leadership and culture change tool, used for…

Fiedler Contingency Model

November 7th, 2023

Fiedler Contingency Model: this article explains the Fiedler Contingency Model or Fiedler Model, developed by Fred Fiedler in a practical way. The article starts off with a general definition of the model, follwed by an example and practical tips.…

Authoritarian Leadership: theory and definition

November 7th, 2023

Authoritarian Leadership: this article explains Authoritarian Leadership in a practical way. This article contains a general definition of Authoritarian Leadership, its characteristics and benefits. After reading this article, you will understand the basics of this leadership style. What is…

Altruistic Leadership Style explained

October 26th, 2023

Altruistic Leadership Style: in this article, the Altruistic Leadership Style is explained in a practical way. Next to what it is, this article also highlights hte basic principles and the philosophy of Effective Altruism. After reading, you will have a…

Agile Leadership explained

October 26th, 2023

Agile Leadership: this article describes the Agile Leadership in a practical way. Next to what it is, this article also highlights the key of this philosophy with multifunctional teams, ti’s flexibility and the pitfalls. After reading you will understand the…

Functional Leadership Model

October 26th, 2023

Functional Leadership Model: this article explains the Functional Leadership Model in a practical way. Next to what it is, this article also highlights the theory and the concept of Exemplary Leadership. After reading, you’ll understand the basics of this Leadership…

Situational Leadership Model (Hersey and Blanchard)

October 26th, 2023

Situational Leadership Model: in this article the Situational Leadership Model (SLM) is explained. Founders Paul Hersey and Kenneth Blanchard have developed a model that links leadership styles and situations. This article explains the styles, effectiveness and interaction in a practical…

Path Goal Theory of Leadership

September 15th, 2023

Path-Goal Theory of Leadership: this article describes the Path-Goal Theory of Leadership, developed by Robert J. House and Terence R. Mitchell in a practical way. It covers what it is, which leadership behaviours and styles come with it and…

Reddin 3D Leadership Model

September 13th, 2023

Reddin 3D Leadership Model: in this article you will find a practical explanation of Reddin 3D Leadership Model, developed by William James Reddin. Next to what it is, this article also highlights the managerial styles, the third dimension…

Lencioni Trust Pyramid explained

September 11th, 2023

Lencioni Trust Pyramid: this article explains the Lencioni Trust Pyramid in a practical way. After reading this article you will understand the basis of this powerful tool for team development, group dynamics and teambuilding. What is the pyramid of Lencioni…

Theory U by Otto Scharmer explained

August 23rd, 2023

Theory U: this article explains Theory U, developed by Otto Scharmer in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this leadership tool. Highlights include: an introduction to this theory and dissociation, an explanation of presencing,…
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