Apr 07 2011
How Can We Define Leadership?
If we had to define leadership, we’d say that it is all about maintaining focus and creating positive outcomes. Leadership can be learned.
Leadership Needs Focus And Determination
Anyone with critical knowledge can show leadership. This is known as thought-leadership. In other situations, leadership can be about taking a stand for what you believe in, and trying to convince people to think and act differently. The same can be applied to individuals who strive to become leaders.
In the world of business, the perception of leadership has changed from its early days when it largely mirrored the military model of leadership from the top down, with powerful individuals dominating large groups of less powerful people.
Nowadays, leadership in business is far more knowledge-driven. The lowliest employee may end up effectively leading the direction of a vast corporation through his or her innovative ideas.
Sometimes, leadership may be no more than having a poignant message for a receptive audience at an opportune moment. Of itself, leadership is neither good nor bad; the world has known more than its fair share of evil and charismatic dictators.
Some people are certainly born with effective leadership skills, but this is not a prerequisite for becoming a leader.
