Which leadership style is needed to take people through difficult financial times?
There are three options...
The first option... although tempting, is to be an autocratic leader... taking charge, giving orders, following up, always in control... this will eventually lead to dependant employees, who will quickly loose initiative, creativity and self-worth.
Needless to say... this will be to the detriment of the company and/or team.
The second option is a leader with vision. A future focused leader, with a clear vision, mission and goal... a strategic thinker who can transform a company/team can lead the team to success.
But how do you encourage your team?
How do you inspire your workforce, to be involved, to realize the companies vision and to make it happen?
The third option might be the solution... become a “serving leader”.
To lead also means to serve.
A leader that serve is also a leader that will influence.
To have influence doesn’t come by itself, nor does it come with the title “Leader”.
Serving leaders like Jesus Christ, Mother Theresa, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela did have an influence on the worlds history.
The new theory of leadership is not your strong autocratic leadership skills... It is the willingness to serve, to be a part of the team to respect your employees, to ask for their input, to be able to trust their judgement, and to give them the chance to impress you. You just might be surprised if you do.
In difficult economic times, company survival depends on all parties to be involved. To have a clear vision and a serving leader who can lead by example, who is willing to go the extra mile.
Have you got what it takes to be a serving leader?
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