<< Leadership
1.
Know where you have come from: Knowledge of your roots is fed by Knowledge of
you and who you are. Know who you are, know your strengths and weaknesses, understand
your leadership style. Self awareness gives birth to confidence and clarity of
one’s mission in life. Below is a suggested list of areas to invest your self knowledge:
2.
Know what you have in your hand: Understanding
of your own skills, abilities and knowledge will give you a great foundation
from which to build. This knowledge will give you a map on how to grow your
team, as you select members that compliment your skills and abilities, bringing
added strengths and resources to your teams mix. Below is a list of skills and
abilities of which you should keep track:
3.
Know where you are going: Vision and purpose
becomes the grease that keeps the wheels of leadership turning. Be sure your
vision is active, current and just ever so slightly – challenging! Areas on
which to focus that will help you stay on track include:
The 3 K's of Leadership Devlopment
John C. Maxwell’s Law of the Lid in Leadership is a profound
lesson, and forms the basis of the company I own – Anam Cara – Equipping tomorrow’s
leaders today.
The Law of the Lid details how an organisation, company or
project can be limited in growth by the growth (or lack thereof) of the
leader. The development and progress of
the company or team is directly related to the development of the leader.
It comes as no surprise then that the top leaders in the
world are learners and readers. The entire personal and leadership development
industry is built on the premise that the leader must grow.
Listed below are three areas in which a leader should ensure
development and growth:
The Three K’s of Leadership Growth
1.
Know where you have come from: Knowledge of your roots is fed by Knowledge of
you and who you are. Know who you are, know your strengths and weaknesses, understand
your leadership style. Self awareness gives birth to confidence and clarity of
one’s mission in life. Below is a suggested list of areas to invest your self knowledge:
i.
Values
ii.
Empowering and Limiting Beliefs
iii.
Personality strengths and weaknesses
iv.
Creativity Style
v.
Communication Style
vi.
Leadership style
2.
Know what you have in your hand: Understanding
of your own skills, abilities and knowledge will give you a great foundation
from which to build. This knowledge will give you a map on how to grow your
team, as you select members that compliment your skills and abilities, bringing
added strengths and resources to your teams mix. Below is a list of skills and
abilities of which you should keep track:
i.
Leadership style
ii.
Management Style
iii.
Delegation Skills
iv.
Planning skills
v.
Conflict Management abilities
vi.
Team Development
vii.
People Skills
3.
Know where you are going: Vision and purpose
becomes the grease that keeps the wheels of leadership turning. Be sure your
vision is active, current and just ever so slightly – challenging! Areas on
which to focus that will help you stay on track include:
i.
Understanding Vision and Mission
ii.
Knowledge of Strategy and Goal Setting
iii.
Motivation and influence skills
iv.
Measurement Strategies to monitor progress
Knowledge of where you have come from, knowledge of what you
have in your hand and knowledge of where it is you are going are three areas
that prepare leaders for their greatest challenge – servant hood!
More Articles on Quantum Leadership by John Usher:
1. The Absurdity of Leadership
2. The "Space" of Leadership
3. The Maths & Music of Leadership
4. Quantum Theory Leadership - a Definition
More Articles on Quantum Leadership by John Usher:
1. The Absurdity of Leadership
2. The "Space" of Leadership
3. The Maths & Music of Leadership
4. Quantum Theory Leadership - a Definition
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