Leadership

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.

Action Centered Leadership (ACL)

by Patty MulderLeadershipApril 5, 2019November 25, 2019

Action Centered Leadership (ACL) makes leadership learnable using the three levels of leadership, the three circle model and eight leadership functions.

Appreciative Leadership

by Ben JanseLeadershipMarch 26, 2019November 19, 2019

Appreciative Leadership shares the conviction that working together is more important than authority which can lead to boosting people’s energy, stimulating confidence, enthusiasm and good performance.

Benne and Sheats Group Roles

by Patty MulderLeadershipMarch 22, 2019November 19, 2019

The Benne and Sheats group roles identify 26 group roles within 3 categories. Only the right balance determines if and how a team can be successful.

Leadership Capital Index by Dave Ulrich

by Patty MulderLeadershipMarch 12, 2019November 19, 2019

The Leadership Capital Index by Dave Ulrich is about measuring leadership quality based on 10 factors within the individual and organisational dimensions.

Autocratic Leadership

by Patty MulderLeadershipFebruary 13, 2019October 17, 2019

Autocratic leadership is a style that ensures that organisations strive for nearly flawless results. In the autocratic leadership process, there’s one person who pulls all the strings and who determines all decisions on a strategic level.

Skill Will Matrix

by Patty MulderLeadershipJanuary 21, 2019November 19, 2019

The Skill Will Matrix is derived from the model of situational leadership created by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard in the 1970s. Will stands for the involvement of the employee, and the extent to which he is risk tolerant. Skill, as the name suggests, refers to the employee’s skills.

Strengths Based Leadership

by Patty MulderLeadershipDecember 11, 2018November 19, 2019

Strength Based Leadership offers specific strategies for leadership. Tom Rath and Barry Conchie identify three keys around the power of management. These three keys form the basis for effective leadership.

Theory Z

by Patty MulderLeadershipDecember 10, 2018November 19, 2019

This article describes the William Ouchi Theory Z in a practical way. After reading you will understand the definition and basics of this powerful management and leadership tool. What is…

Authentic Leadership

by Patty MulderLeadershipOctober 11, 2018October 17, 2019

This article describes Authentic Leadership in a practical way. After reading you will understand the definition and basics of this powerful leadership philosophy. What is Authentic Leadership? The American management…

Coaching Leadership Style

by Ben JanseLeadershipAugust 12, 2018October 17, 2019

This article provides a practical explanation of the Coaching Leadership Style. After reading this article, you will understand the basics of this powerful and valuable leadership style. What is the…