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The 7 Perspectives of Effective Leaders Introduction

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What was one key issue with Amanda's leadership style?

She was open to feedback from her colleagues.

She often made decisions without team engagement. (correct)

She encouraged team discussion and input.

She relied heavily on team insights for decision-making.

How did colleagues perceive Lucas's leadership approach?

He was overly focused on current business issues.

He balanced his vision with attention to current operations.

He made sound decisions based on past performance.

He inspired his team but neglected current realities. (correct)

What was a significant outcome of Amanda's leadership style?

The team became excessively engaged and motivated.

Good employees frequently left the organization. (correct)

Key decisions were always made with consensus.

The company's market position improved significantly.

Why did Lucas's leadership eventually falter?

He relied on luck rather than strategy in decision-making. Signup and view all the answers

What can be concluded about effective leadership based on Amanda and Lucas's experiences?

Both decision-making and influence are crucial for effective leadership. Signup and view all the answers

What did Amanda acknowledge during coaching conversations?

She needed to improve her decision-making process. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the leadership challenges faced by both Amanda and Lucas?

They had trouble balancing vision with operational execution. Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym VUCA stand for?

Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, what are the two key factors that determine leadership effectiveness?

The decisions you make and the influence you have Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern about Amanda as a leadership candidate?

She had a reputation of being hard to work for Signup and view all the answers

What significant event coincides with the author's reflections on leadership challenges?

The COVID-19 global pandemic Signup and view all the answers

What was the CEO's significant achievement prior to retirement?

Turning the company from near bankruptcy to innovation leader Signup and view all the answers

How does the author plan to assist leaders in navigating the VUCA environment?

By providing a simplified framework for leadership Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason behind the board's decision to seek a successor for the CEO?

The CEO was ready to retire Signup and view all the answers

What does the author imply is insufficient for effective leadership?

Strong decision-making alone Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Leadership Effectiveness

Leadership effectiveness hinges on two key elements: decision-making and influence.

Decision-Making Isn't Enough

Amanda's Case: A highly competent senior VP, strong in execution and meeting targets. However, her style was perceived as demanding and condescending, lacking the influence to truly engage her team. This caused a lack of buy-in.
Impact of Lack of Influence: Even with good decisions, a lack of influence can lead to a loss of good people and missed opportunities to avoid bad decisions.
Key Takeaway: Strong decision-making alone is insufficient for effective leadership.

Influence Isn't Enough

Lucas's Case: An inspirational leader, well-liked, and charismatic in communicating the future. However, he struggled with grasping the present realities of the business, from products to costs. This hampered his decision-making.
Impact of Poor Decision-Making: Charisma and future vision can only take a leader so far without solid current decision-making.
Key Takeaway: Influence without sound decision-making can lead to stalled progress and loss of confidence from the team.

Both Are Required

Effective leadership demands both excellent decision-making and strong influence skills. In today’s complex world, these two factors are indispensable for success.
Conclusion: Combining these two skills produces a more cohesive and effective leadership style.

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