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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.

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Great Man Theory of Leadership

March 30th, 2025

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…
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Servant Leadership Style and Theory

March 30th, 2025

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…
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Group Dynamics: the Definition and Theory

March 30th, 2025

Group Dynamics: in this article, Group Dynamics is explained in a practical way. The article starts with a general definition of the term ‘Group Dynamics’, followed by a description of the various phases of development in groups. For each of…
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Appreciative Inquiry model explained

March 30th, 2025

Appreciative Inquiry: this article explains Appreciative Inquiry (AI), developed by David Cooperrider in a practical way. Next to what it (definition) is, this article also highlights how is it used in practice, the importance of positive core and human…
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Likert Management System

March 28th, 2025

Likert Management System: this article provides a practical explanation of the Likert Management System, developed by Rensis Likert. Next to what it is, this article also highlights the four leadership styles and the linking pins. After reading, you…
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Functional Leadership Model

March 25th, 2025

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…
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Belbin Team Roles explained

March 25th, 2025

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…
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Leader Member Exchange Theory (LMX)

March 25th, 2025

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…
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Theory Z, a management philosophy by William Ouchi

March 15th, 2025

Theory Z: this article describes Theory Z, developed by William Ouchi in a practical way. Next to what it Theory Z, this article also highlights the assumptions, it’s relationship with McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y and the Maslow’s
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Toxic leadership: the Definition, Traits and Examples

February 18th, 2025

Toxic leadership: this article explains the concept of toxic leadership. In addition to the meaning, the characteristics and matching behaviors are explained. Next, the consequences of toxic leadership are illustrated through a number of examples. Finally, tips for dealing…
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