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What was one key issue with Amanda's leadership style?
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?
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?
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?
Why did Lucas's leadership eventually falter?
What can be concluded about effective leadership based on Amanda and Lucas's experiences?
What can be concluded about effective leadership based on Amanda and Lucas's experiences?
What did Amanda acknowledge during coaching conversations?
What did Amanda acknowledge during coaching conversations?
What characterizes the leadership challenges faced by both Amanda and Lucas?
What characterizes the leadership challenges faced by both Amanda and Lucas?
What does the acronym VUCA stand for?
What does the acronym VUCA stand for?
According to the content, what are the two key factors that determine leadership effectiveness?
According to the content, what are the two key factors that determine leadership effectiveness?
What was the primary concern about Amanda as a leadership candidate?
What was the primary concern about Amanda as a leadership candidate?
What significant event coincides with the author's reflections on leadership challenges?
What significant event coincides with the author's reflections on leadership challenges?
What was the CEO's significant achievement prior to retirement?
What was the CEO's significant achievement prior to retirement?
How does the author plan to assist leaders in navigating the VUCA environment?
How does the author plan to assist leaders in navigating the VUCA environment?
What was the reason behind the board's decision to seek a successor for the CEO?
What was the reason behind the board's decision to seek a successor for the CEO?
What does the author imply is insufficient for effective leadership?
What does the author imply is insufficient for effective leadership?
Flashcards
VUCA environment
VUCA environment
A business environment characterized by Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity.
Leadership effectiveness
Leadership effectiveness
The ability to achieve results through decisions and influence.
Decision-making
Decision-making
Choosing courses of action to achieve desired outcomes.
Influence
Influence
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Amanda's case study
Amanda's case study
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Amanda's Leadership Style
Amanda's Leadership Style
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Lucas's Leadership Style
Lucas's Leadership Style
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Influence in Leadership
Influence in Leadership
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Decision-Making in Leadership
Decision-Making in Leadership
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Effective Leadership
Effective Leadership
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Importance of Team Input
Importance of Team Input
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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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