By Mike Myatt (forbes.com) – Shared on ZiDCard LinkedIn Group
Show me a great leader and I’ll show you a talented storyteller. Leadership and storytelling go hand-in-hand. In fact, leaders who lack the ability to leverage the power and influence of storytelling are missing the very essence of what accounts for compelling leadership to begin with – the story. Give me a few minutes and allow me to share a story with you – it may just change your life.
If “management is doing things right and leadership is doing the right things”, what exactly are these ‘right things’? How do we know when we’re doing them and when we’re not? The latest findings from the 2011 Kelly Global Workforce Index show that leadership culture and practice is failing to fulfill employees’ needs and expectations—and for companies looking to strengthen their employment brand, this is a clear opportunity. The way we learn to lead seems doomed if organizations are simply leaving the process up to existing managers. With such consistent poor feedback from employees globally, it’s time for organizations to take this issue to heart and find solutions. Continue reading
“Les prévisions sont difficiles, surtout lorsqu’elles concernent l’avenir.”
Jacques Chirac, Février 1993
Recently I was asked by a fellow professional what is the difference between a leader and a manager. I thought long and hard about it, and came to several realizations. Now keep in mind my point of reference for this is based on my 12+ years in the military, which includes during war time, and my 15+ years amongst the professional ranks.