Effective Leadership

Abstract

The ability to effectively manage and positively persuade employee’s performance can be accomplished by developing effective leadership skills of their managers. Organizations that invest in management training will find that it will allow their Human Resource staff to concentrate on more strategic Human Resource Management strategies. Many organizations do not grasp the importance of great leadership and the connections between employees work performance and satisfaction. Being a good leader will motivate employees, as individual to grow and strive to do their best in line with the organization’s mission. Proficiency in leadership is at times an innate part of whom we are. For some these specific capabilities need to be learned and require hard work to obtain. No matter how you become a good leader these skills in managing are ever-changing and evolving as the world continues to shift.

Effective Leadership

Managing is therefore an evolving science, which includes being a good leader to individuals within an organization. Knowing that no one principle in management can apply in all situations is essential with all employees is a key strength for any manager. Having this knowledge at your disposal will enable managers to truly find success in his or her job as a leader. Bill George discusses how vital is it for leaders to be authentic to who they really are, he states, “Authentic leaders are not born that way. Many people have natural leadership gifts, but they have to develop them fully to become outstanding leaders. Authentic leaders use their natural abilities, but they also recognize their shortcomings and work hard to overcome them. They lead with purpose, meaning, and values. They build enduring relationships with people. Others follow them because they know where they stand. They are consistent and self-disciplined. When their principles are tested, they refuse to compromise. Authentic leaders are dedicated to developing...