Learning to be a leader

Purpose The author believes it is possible to select a better strategy for improving leadership effectiveness. His hypothesis: although leadership cannot be taught, paradoxically, leadership can be learned. Design/methodology/approach The playbook for developing potential leaders comprises these thr...

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Published in:Strategy & leadership 2016-07, Vol.44 (4), p.3-9
Main Author: Allio, Robert J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Corporate culture
Emotional intelligence
Executives
Hypotheses
Leadership
Learning
Managers
Morality
Narcissism
Psychologists
Success
Wages & salaries
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Summary:Purpose The author believes it is possible to select a better strategy for improving leadership effectiveness. His hypothesis: although leadership cannot be taught, paradoxically, leadership can be learned. Design/methodology/approach The playbook for developing potential leaders comprises these three elements: Establish a leadership identity and persona. Acquire relevant leadership knowledge and skills. Practice acts of leadership. Findings We preach the need for moral leaders, but in pursuit of maximizing shareholder returns and stock option bonuses for CEOs society embraces rogues and celebrates robber barons who successfully elbow their way ahead of the pack! Practical implications Whatever other personal traits the leader may possess, the one absolute prerequisite is the judicious exercise of power – specifically, the power to change the way followers think and behave. Originality/value Success leadership ultimately depends on the ability to communicate, to tell a story that explains the proposed corporate vector and inspires the followers to sign on for the adventure.
ISSN:1087-8572
1758-9568
DOI:10.1108/SL-06-2016-0041