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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.

Lead by Example: the Basics and Meaning

March 25th, 2024

Lead by Example: this article describes Lead by Example, developed by John Baldoni in a practical way. Next to what it is (background and meaning), highlights this article also the characteristics and the importance of setting the tone. After…

Personal Leadership Philosophy

February 15th, 2024

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,…

Tannenbaum-Schmidt Leadership Continuum Model

February 9th, 2024

Tannenbaum-Schmidt Leadership Continuum: this article provides a practical explanation of the Tannenbaum-Schmidt Leadership Continuum modelwhich was developed by Robert Tannenbaum and Warren H. Schmidt. In addition to explaining what the model is, this article also highlights the leadership…

Golden Circle by Simon Sinek

February 9th, 2024

Golden Circle: this article explains the Golden Circle, developed by Simon Sinek, in a practical way. The article starts with the question: Start with the Why, followed by the definition, an golden circle example of the case with…

Servant Leadership Style and Theory

February 9th, 2024

Servant Leadership style: this article describes the basics of Servant Leadership style theory, 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…

Transformational Leadership Style and Theory

February 9th, 2024

Transformational Leadership Theory: this article describes the Transformational Leadership theory in a practical way. Besides what it is, this article highlights the trust component, the pillars and an example from practice. After reading you will understand the basics of this…

Transactional Leadership Style and Theory

February 9th, 2024

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

Action Centered Leadership Model by John Adair

February 7th, 2024

Action Centered Leadership model: in this article, Action Centered Leadership model by John Adair is practically explained. In addition to what the theory and model are, this article also highlights the three levels of leadership, the overlap of tasks, the…

5 Levels of Leadership by John Maxwell

February 7th, 2024

5 levels of Leadership: this article explains the 5 Levels of Leadership, developed by John Maxwell in a practical way. Highlights of this article: a background of these levels, concluding with the cumulative aspect. After reading it, you will understand…

Ethical Leadership Theory plus 4V model

November 16th, 2023

Ethical Leadership theory: this article explains the Ethical Leadership in a practical way. It discusses what exactly it means, what its main elements are and what the 4V model for ethical leadership looks like. After reading you will understand the…
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