The Leadership Japan Series By Dale Carnegie Training Japan

Today We Need Persuasive Leadership   The tried and true leadership model of “do what I say or else” is a personal favourite of people who actually can’t lead. This is the military model, which works when the bullets fly and your death is a requirement to achieve the broader objective. This is a ridiculous model for business and yet it lingers on. Death is not imminent but following idiots probably does shorten our lives. Higher degrees, certification, specialisations, longevity, technical knowledge etc., are all relied on for authority, to convince others that we should be in charge. But should we be in charge?   Leaders and managers have different roles. Managers are there to manage the processes of the organization, to make sure what needs to be done is completed, in a timely fashion and correctly. Leaders do all of that too, but they have an additional role and that is to develop people. This is where the “my way or the highway” breaks down.   We respect knowledge and ability more than we respect position