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Re: Your First Mistakes Could Lead To A Second Wind

kallan — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:01:08 -0000

Kia ora e Ken!

The difference between manager and leader:

One issue that precipitates opportunities to show the distinction is when a leader is given a position (in employment) by appointment. While the function of a manager appointed to such a position carries a certain likelihood of success based on prior experience in management and other faculties of human performance, a leader who is appointed on the same criteria is less likely to achieve to the same extent if true leadership is what's required.

As you allude to in this post, managing is not the same as leading.

Indeed, the appointment of a leader should throw a different complexion on what the position requires. The adage, "do as I say, don't do as I do", used by a manager may well have been appropriate, but it is certainly not much use to a leader.

Catchya later

Re: Your First Mistakes Could Lead To A Second Wind

ChangeForge | Ken Stewart — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:51:11 -0000

I tell you it took me looking back on it to learn more but I did learn will power which really helped. I really didn't feel like I figured out leadership until 1) I had a daughter and 2) I rediscovered my relationship with my religious and spiritual beliefs.

Re: Your First Mistakes Could Lead To A Second Wind

ChangeForge | Ken Stewart — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:46:27 -0000

I completely agree. We seem to learn better by pain than by pleasure unfortunately.

Re: Your First Mistakes Could Lead To A Second Wind

jlpitney — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:53:01 -0000

Everything I know about leadership I learned in bootcamp. Jeff

Re: Your First Mistakes Could Lead To A Second Wind

Sean — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:41:26 -0000

The harder the lesson, the more valued the education.