Three Keys to High Performance Managers

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  bisikay

  07/01/09 | Report as spam

  RE: Three Keys to High Performance Managers

  I agree with this submission form Professor Beer. Managers who want to be really highly effective as well as being highly efficient as a super performer will also need to be good leaders simultaneously. So these three characterisitcs are just a few among others in the list.
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  djensensss

  07/05/09 | Report as spam

  RE: Three Keys to High Performance Managers

  Hi Sean,
  
  I think Professor Beer is on the right track. My research has shown that there are actually FOUR keys to high-performing leaders. (Unlike DR BISIKAY, I think the leader - manager debate is way overblown. As a former executive, I once discussed strategy and vision over lunch with Peter Drucker - leadership, then went back to the office and poured over financial details of a project with my team - management. I moved back and forth between leader/manager all the time.)
  
  I express the four keys as fundamental leadership styles:
  
  1. RATIONAL ? Focus on the Facts
  The rational leadership style is the left-brain, logical thinking side of leadership. Leaders who are highly skilled in this style clearly define their and their team members? roles. They excel at setting short-term objectives and generating detailed plans with milestones. Performance expectations are plainly spelled out. Because they actively seek feedback, effective rational leaders understand their strengths and weaknesses, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of those around them. They also stay in touch with their team members, peers, their boss and their customers.
  
  2. VISIONARY ? Imagine the Future
  The visionary leadership style is the creative, dreamer aspect of leadership. Those highly skilled in this style create flexible approaches to solve problems, make decisions and achieve strategic goals. They bring new products, services or processes to fruition primarily because they are effective in launching cross-functional experiments. Visionary leaders also inspire others to question the status quo by embracing change, creativity, and open-mindedness. They enjoy reflecting on global issues, thinking about long-term consequences and pondering future possibilities.
  
  3. EMPOWERING ? Take Care
  The empowering leadership style is the servant side of leadership. Those highly skilled in this style enable others to do their best every day by delegating well, as well as coaching and involving team members in decisions. They are masters at orchestrating diverse individuals into high-performing, energized teams that work well across the enterprise. Empowering leaders build trust and empathy by patiently listening to other perspectives and beliefs without prejudgment. They also demonstrate fairness, honesty, integrity, and humility in all their interactions.
  
  4. COMMANDING ? Take Charge
  The commanding leadership style is the strong, forceful side of leadership. Those highly skilled in this style work extremely hard to fulfill commitments and execute strategies. They push to accomplish tasks, projects and goals on time. They are not afraid to solicit opposing views when making important decisions. They are also comfortable with ambiguity; they don't need all the data in order to move forward. Commanding leaders control their emotions and moods under pressure. In addition, they refuse to allow themselves or their team to be the victim during adversity. They take personal responsibility for their choices and consequences.
  
  Each of the four fundamental styles is comprised of four core competencies. Taken together, these competencies describe the essence of what leaders must develop to master each style.
  
  Thanks,
  www.DaveJensenOnLeadership.com