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From a philosophical point of view, leadership begins with having a clear moraliy, articulate values, and strong communication skills. When you consider most folks, the tricky part is that "clear morality" issue. But that`s why it`s hard.

Leaders tend more to persuade others to follow them, based on a much more clear vision of a path...a direction...than what everyone tends to generally have. That vision may be of a goal, but it usually also includes the reasoning.

Wonderful topic!

For a clearer and unbiased outlook on the issue of  Leadership and Management, a journey through the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) will answer all the bugging questions there is  to it.

It shows how humility, resilience, patience, sound unquestionable character, genuine love, sound teaching and tutelage to mention but a few characteristics required of a leader came into play in the life of Jesus.Though, spent only three and the half years in HIS ministry/assignment but HIS legacy is eternal.

Any leader that is genuinely serious and interested in communicating his/her vision is advised to go a journey through the WORD OF LIFE (BIBLE). Therein lies grace and help to lead through the help and strength of the Holy Spirit. Any attempt to put it aside and  concentrate and believe the philosophy of men will only end up in struggles.

All the qualities of a leader as exemplified in Jesus is only obtainable through the experience of New Birth and constant renewal of the mind. There is nothing you are looking for and seeking solutions to that it`s not in the WORD.

The leader needs also to be able to merge all the managerial skills to be able to function effectively. 

Chidera

Chidera, nice reply.  Wonder how different this world of business would be if guided by just a few of those principles.  Would we have CEO`s taking millions while their company, employees and all stakeholders suffered?

A good book on these leadership principles is Jesus CEO by Laurie Beth Jones

 

Brucely,
I think we`ve come to a point in history where "jargon" has so replaced actual langauge that nobody knows what they`re talking abouth, for the most part. Then we have the political polarization between capitalism and socialism, where "management" is automatically a bad thing for those who want a uniform Utopia.

You`re right to reject the notion that management and leadership are entirely separate. But...the topic is what it is...so ya gotta work with what`cha got. :-)

I like:

`the manager gets the team through the jungle` and `the leader tells you which jungle to go through`

 

Andrew

Funny, but this thread now reminds me of a discussion about the difference between strategy and tactics. :-)

Hi Brucely,

As someone who has developed my own leadership competencies workshop series, I think this is a great topic.

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