Leading from the Front
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Front-Stage vs Back-Stage Leadership: How Great Leaders Move Between Both
I once coached a senior leader who looked like leadership itself. Crisp suit, crisp speech, crisp opinions. In meetings, people sat up straighter when he spoke. After one particularly “successful” townhall, he told me, “They love me. They were glued.” Then, a week later, his deputy walked in with a quiet complaint: “Sir, they clap,…
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The Art of Leading from the Front
Leading from the front is a valuable skill for every leader. It involves leading with enthusiasm and commitment, leading by example, taking ownership of your decisions, and communicating effectively with team members. The art of leading from the front is more than just getting out in front of your team and taking charge. It’s about…
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The Art of Leading from Behind
Leading from behind doesn’t mean the end of your leadership duties. After all, the shepherd makes sure that the flock stays together. Leadership is the art of managing people to work for a common purpose. Unlike previously—when managers used to dictate to the employees and make them work—nowadays, managers act like leaders while working with…
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Abilities of Political Leaders Who Lead from the Front
This article looks at the cognitive abilities of political leaders who lead from the front. The process of cognitive ageing is complex. A critical aspect of these abilities is the speed with which many operations can be executed. The dimensions of cognitive functioning are orientation, memory, fluency, and numeracy. Studies have found an association between…