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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.

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Great Man Theory of Leadership

August 23rd, 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…

Appreciative Inquiry model explained

August 22nd, 2023

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…

Strengths Based Leadership (Gallup)

August 15th, 2023

Strengths Based Leadership: this article describes Strengths Based Leadership in a practical way. Highlights of this article include: what strengths based leadership is, what the three keys to effective leadership are and what strengths based leadership involvement, qualities and weak…

Leader Member Exchange Theory (LMX)

August 15th, 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…
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