When I applied to the Leadership Academy, I indicated that I wanted to participate to “make personal improvements to gain confidence and skills which would benefit me in my work performance and could lead to the recognition of my leadership/supervisory skills for advancement.” I gained even more.
For hundreds of years, the perception has been that a leader is someone who holds a position of power. It was defined by title, having direct reports, or the ability to control company policies. Here’s the updated news… leadership is NOT limited to those things.
by W.E. Caswell It is safe to say that most supervisors—or other titled people who oversee staff—have not mastered the art and skill of managing. It follows that most employees under those bosses are managed inadequately. The odds are that you are among those ‘mismanaged’ staff—and if so, you probably know it, or at least…
