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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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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,…
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Charismatic Leadership

September 29th, 2022

Charismatic Leadership: this article describes the concept of Charismatic Leadership in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this powerful leadership tool. What is Charismatic Leadership? Charismatic Leadership is about personal persuasion and relies on the…
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Dunham and Pierce’s Leadership Process Model

February 16th, 2022

Dunham and Pierce’s Leadership Process Model: this article contains a practical explanation of Dunham and Pierce’s Leadership Process Model. After reading, you will understand the basic concepts of this model and the importance of all the factors that are linked…
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Four Factor Theory of Leadership

February 16th, 2022

Four Factor Theory of Leadership: this article explains the Four Factor Theory of Leadership in a practical way. After reading, you’ll understand the basics of this powerful leadership theory. What is the Four Factor Theory of Leadership? The four theory…
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ABCD Trust Model

February 16th, 2022

This article describes the ABCD Trust Model, developed by Ken Blanchard in a practical way. After reading you will understand the definition and basics of this powerful leadership and coaching tool. What is the ABCD Trust Model? The ABCD…
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Lewin’s Leadership Styles

February 16th, 2022

Lewin’s leadership styles: this article will give you a practical explanation of Lewin’s leadership styles, developed bu Kurt Lewin. After reading this, you’ll have better insight into the three different leadership styles developed by Kurt Lewin. What are Lewin’s…
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Leadership Capital Index (Ulrich)

February 16th, 2022

Leadership Capital Index: this article describes the Leadership Capital Index by Dave Ulrich in a practical way. After reading you will understand the definition and basics of this powerful leadership measurement method. What is the Leadership Capital Index? American management…
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Leadership Style Matrix

February 16th, 2022

Leadership Style Matrix: this article explains the Leadership Style Matrix in a practical way. After reading, you will understand the basics of this powerful model of organizational leadership. What is the Leadership Style Matrix? The Leadership Style Matrix was developed…
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Relational Leadership Theory (RLT)

February 16th, 2022

Relational Leadership Theory: this article describes the Relational Leadership Theory (RLT) in a practical way. After reading you will understand the definition and basics of this powerful leadership theory. What is the Relational Leadership Theory (RLT)? In 2015, Megan Reitz
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Second chances – Begin again now

June 17th, 2016

This article is about second chances in a practical way. After reading you will get inspired on personal leadership. Introduction Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “Life is not a destination, it’s a journey”. This comment resonates well with what Stephen
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