How to become a great leader
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Does your team know where it is heading? Have you defined and communicated the future you want? Managers often say they are carried away by events. They don't make decisions in conscious pursuit of some longer-term goal.
In this extract from the book Being the Boss: The 3 Imperatives for Becoming a Great Leader, authors Linda A Hill and Kent Lineback discuss why it is important for a team to prepare for future and how to go about it. It talks about the benefits of a plan that guides your team through change the future often brings. Excerpts: Some managers are slow to realise that their responsibilities go beyond simply keeping their groups running smoothly today. They're also responsible for the future and the results they produce there.Click NEXT to read on
Image: Leaders responsible for future results.
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Image: Leaders must aspire to be better.
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Image: Strategic thinking.
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Image: Plans must be well defined.
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Image: Defining the future fosters commitment within your team.
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Image: Employees must aim for customer satisfaction.
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Image: No job is meaningless.
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Image: Teams need a common goal and direction.
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Image: A plan gives you perspective for making decisions.
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Image: Without a plan, you cannot define your future needs.
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It helps you create the right relationships with your people and assess daily problems so emergencies are less likely to supplant what's truly important. Not only will a plan help you identify who should be in your network, it will help you use your network more effectively.
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Image: Defining the future is crucial to the success of virtual teams.
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Image: A plan will help you balance your dual responsibilities.
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Reprinted with permission from Harvard Business Press. Copyright 2011 Linda A Hill Kent Lineback.
Being The Boss: The 3 Imperatives For Becoming A Great LeaderAuthors: Linda A Hill & Kent Lineback
Publisher: Harvard Business Press
Price: Rs 695
ISBN: 9781422157398
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