TIAPS ALB_Module 2B. Managing People

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more about persistence than charisma. In fact, charismatic leaders can perform less well if they persuade people through force of their personality alone. Less magnetic personalities must convince others through the clarity of their vision and the power of their ideas and arguments. Collins uses the analogy of a flywheel that has a lot of inertia. To make it spin and turn faster requires dedicated, consistent, repeated effort. Greatness requires disciplined people, disciplined thought, and disciplined actions. Collins defines five levels of leadership. Figure: Leadership (as defined by Jim Collins, Good To Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’t) 19 In the last few decades in the evolution of leadership models, there has been increasing recognition for the importance of emotional intelligence. This means taking account of how others feel and may respond to given situations. In recent years, the concept of servant leader has also been widely embraced. In this model of leadership there is a central focus on well-being. The notion is that the desire to lead should start with a desire to serve. Care for the growth of others as autonomous, contented, healthy individuals is the driving motivation for leadership. A major contemporary proponent of the servant leader is Brené Brown, author of Dare To Lead: Brave Work, Tough Conversations, Whole Hearts (2018), who has reinforced the importance of a positive, nurturing environment. 19 For reference see https://www.leaneast.com/good-to-great. 33
<strong>2B</strong>.1: Reflection What characteristics do you most value in your leaders? What is the leadership style of the manager to whom you report? What is your leadership style? Is your leadership style effective? What indicators help you evaluate the effectiveness of your leadership style? How could you improve your leadership style? What can internal audit do to help other managers develop their effectiveness as managers and leaders? 34
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