PeopleSmart in Business eBook - The Platinum Rule

The “best” leadership style
Remember that there is no such thing as one best, all-purpose leadership
style. Instead, the best leaders are those who realize what a job,
role, or specifi c situation requires for successful performance and then
ensures those outcomes. At times, this may involve a clear-cut match
between your own strengths and the required actions. At other times,
behavior requirements may vary. Th e eff ective leader may adapt his
own natural style by using new behavior methods he has learned.
Or he might call upon other qualifi ed individuals whose talents and
energies can more productively handle the immediate problem. Or a
good leader may take action to modify the environment. Th is could
include shift ing the work priorities to ensure the successful completion
of the necessary task without sacrifi cing the well being of other
people. Using these breakthrough leadership techniques and options
will maximize productivity.
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