In order to address this question we have to first discuss the difference between leaders and managers. Both are important to the success of an organization or institution, but there is a fundamental philosophical and operational difference between a leader and a manager. And the differences become even more compelling in government.
Maybe one of the most iconic characters in our media pop culture is Mary Poppins who is known for her positive thinking. Her classic A Spoonful of Sugar song so accurately explains that “with every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.”
In the 14 Biggest CEO Mistakes Author Interview Series published on Forward Metrics, Ruth Schwartz who is the owner of High Performance Advocates suggests that a focus on management over leadership causes CEOs to stumble.
Innovative, determined and genius are just some descriptions commonly attached to the legacy of Steve Jobs. This is a man who helped ressurect one of the now most loved companies on earth from the ashes.
Business life is stressful enough without having to worry about deceitful people. But as this GALLUP survey chart suggests, not every person or industry is known for honesty.
Harvard Business Review recently published a list of ten charts from 2013. The list included a Senior Manager’s Fatal Flaws chart from Zenger Folkman which revealed that the biggest flaw in management is lacking the ability to develop others.
Shari Arison is one of Israel’s richest women and is ranked 200 on the Forbes list of wealthiest people in the world. While those facts are staggering, it is not her bank account that makes her admirable, but her vision and leadership.
Forbes reported that Bitcoin CEO, Charlie Shrem was arrested for money laundering on January 27th, 2014. This came as a disturbing shock to his company, family and friends.