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Be Leaders. Do Leadership., Barry Z. Posner
Be Leaders. Do Leadership., Barry Z. Posner
Management & Entrepreneurship
Too much of the time, business schools teach students about leadership, about leadership theories and concepts, about social psychological concepts as "applied" to leadership. Learning about leadership is not the same as learning to be a leader. We should be teaching our students to be leaders.
We Lead From The Inside Out, Barry Z. Posner, James M. Kouzes
We Lead From The Inside Out, Barry Z. Posner, James M. Kouzes
Management & Entrepreneurship
This article makes the argument that becoming an effective leader is an inside-out process. Leaders, through self examination, realize their passions, values, and the legacy that gives meaning to their life. Leading a life that is congruent with one's personal believes and values gives leaders the authenticity and credibility that their constituents desire. Once leaders have identified their values, they have a greater sense of stability, confidence and peace. Without firm core beliefs, a leader is perceived as inconsistent and untrustworthy and unlikely to be willingly followed. Answering the internal question "Who am I?" is crucial for leaders.