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Leadership is 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 is 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.

Theory U by Otto Scharmer explained

May 31st, 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,…

Servant leadership explained

May 20th, 2023

Servant Leadership: this article describes the basics of Servant Leadership, developed by Robert Greenleaf in a practical way. The article begins with a general definition of servant leadership and what this type of leadership looks like in practice. You…

Personal Leadership philosophy

May 17th, 2023

Personal Leadership philosophy: in this article, you will learn about Personal Leadership philosophy. After reading this, you will understand why this concept is so important for co-creation, business, and others. Some say the Personal Leadership philosophy an innate skill,…

Competing Values Framework explained

April 20th, 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…

Transactional Leadership theory explained

April 20th, 2023

Transactional Leadership theory: this article explains the Transactional Leadership theory in a practical way. It covers the meaning of Transactional Leadership and what this leadership style entails. It furthermore discusses Management by Exception (MBE) and the benefits and characteristics of…

Belbin Team Roles explained

April 17th, 2023

Belbin Team Roles: this article explains the team development theory of Belbin Team Roles by Meredith Belbin in a practical way. Next to what this team development theory is including the definition, also the 9 Team roles are explained, the…

Leader Member Exchange Theory (LMX)

April 7th, 2023

Leader Member Exchange Theory: this article provides a practical explanation of the Leader Member Exchange Theory (LMX). Next to what is the Leader-Member Exchange Theory highlights this article also the process, the classification of new group or team members…

Great Man Theory of Leadership explained

April 3rd, 2023

Great Man Theory of Leadership: this article provides a practical explanation of the Great Man Theory of leadership. Next to what it (definition and origin) is, this article also highlights an overview of the theory, famous examples of great…

Supervision: the basics explained

March 31st, 2023

Supervision: this article provides a practical explanation of supervision. Next to what it is (definition and meaning), this article also highlights the difference between Supervision or Leadership, the role of it within an organisation and the topic illegitimate supervision.…
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