Part 3 - Leadership Development Evaluations And Limitations There are a lot of question marks regarding development measurement. Perhaps there is a mismatch between the actual outcome of development and organizational expectations, or perhaps the knowledge of appropriate measurement is not well-known yet. Either way, there is a clear divide between what science knows and what is expected by many organizational leaders regarding development...
Part 4 – Hiring the Right Trainer – The Novice Factor The inability to effectively measure newer development models presents a strong and legitimate question of how an individual or organization can trust leadership and organizational development efforts and investments. Gaining the necessary trust requires a better understanding of the leadership industry and selecting the right professionals and development services. However, this task is...
Part 5 – Fundamental Confusion: Management Vs. Leadership Unfortunately, there are no universally accepted definitions for either leadership or management. Hundreds of definitions exist for both. However, leadership can be defined as a process of social influence that maximizes others' efforts toward achieving a goal (Kruse, 2013) or a series of complex interactions between the leader and stakeholders in the organizational environment...
Part 6 – Organizational Culture In this final installment, the discussion turns to organizational culture and toxicity. The issue is often circular because one problem feeds the next, which feeds the first. Similarly, the correction is found at both the beginning and the end. What follows is merely a demonstration of this circle, some of the overlap, the seemingly inevitable consequence, and a potential solution. In almost any setting,...
For years, the leadership industry has been an interdisciplinary field, as it draws from a variety of social sciences such as psychology, sociology, organizational behavior, communication, and others. However, this is beginning to change as more people focus their academic careers on leadership specifically. For those who can meet the standards, there is a designation that promotes transparency, instills confidence, safeguards the public, and...
Why Leadership is the Future and Management is Becoming a Thing of the Past Leadership is a critical aspect of any organization, regardless of size or industry. It has become more than just a buzzword in recent years and is now a robust social science. Companies in the know are now investing more time, money, and resources to develop effective leadership skills for their employees. Professional development has been proven to provide positive...
Leadership, organizational, and personal development services are crucial for individuals and organizations looking to improve and grow. However, with so many options available, it can be hard to know where to start. One area of development services that rightfully receives criticism is group development. Group development is when you get a room full of strangers or coworkers together in an attempt to train more than one person at a time. There...
Leadership Development in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Why Leadership Principles Matter As the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace continues to evolve, the need for strong leadership skills becomes even more crucial. Without proactive leadership development, professionals risk falling behind their competitors. In the age of AI, the differences between leadership and management skills will become increasingly important....
One of the most unfortunate mindsets I have encountered in this country is the idea that graduation equals an end to the learning journey. It is a heartbreaking mindset; it is all the evidence I need to understand why there are so many unsuccessful people. Up until about 100 years ago, learning was the ultimate achievement. For thousands of years, people made great sacrifices to pursue an education. Today, an education (or any personal...
