August 30, 2008

Obama and Biden as Leaders? A Leader is Decisive

 

 

Individuals are more apt to follow a leader's aspirations if the leader appears decisive. "Decisive" doesn't necessarily mean the leader makes quick decisions. It means the leader can structure dialogue with others so as to logically arrive at a consensus. Other times, when a decision can only be made by the leader, he/she is able to convey a rational basis for it. In other cases a leader may not be able to make a particular decision - i.e, an employee suggests an improvement for his department by changing a work process that affects several other departments. In that case, an "employee leader" would help the manager convince appropriate decision makers and do his/her best to persuade that person that the change is worthwhile. The important point is leaders don't delay or avoid decisions. When a leader makes a decision it will be consistent and logically supportive of business priorities and core values. For instance… click for more on decisive leaders

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