LEADERSHIP

Leadership - What Makes A Good Manager?

Abstract

On a group, or organizational level, leadership is important for sustainability and long-term success; leadership contributes to innovative thinking and new ways of operating and thriving in an ever-changing and complex world. On a larger, societal level, leadership is needed for creating a better, more just world. Leadership goes beyond serving one's needs, and its service-oriented nature lends it to creating positive change, which is needed for the sustain-ability of humanity and the environment.  Leadership relates to these three contexts (individual, group, societal), which are, in fact nested and interconnected, whereby what happens on an individual level influences the group and societal levels, what happens on a group level influences the individuals and the larger society, and leadership and change in a societal level influences individuals and groups. In this paper, we focus on the qualities of leader who make an impact on their company and often on the world of business. Through their philosophies, actions and businesses they lead. The purpose of this paper is to find out what qualities of leadership that makes an individual a good manager in the organization.

Leadership - What Makes A Good Manager?

Introduction

Leadership concept is used in many contexts with an array of meanings. Accordingly, there is a lack of common understanding as to what leadership is and what constitutes a good leadership. Leadership is an important concept for professionals working in different organizations. The leadership takes place in all aspects of an organization, and professionals can influence leadership in the organization and the larger community from any level of an organization (Walsh 1995, pp. 113). To engage in leadership or to enhance and demonstrate leadership skills, one must not be the CEO or a member of the board of directors.

Leadership

Leadership is understood as a process or activity in which people are mobilized to create a positive change. Note that the definition identifies leadership as a process or activity in which many people can partake, and it involves creating change. So why should we focus on and care about leadership? On an individual or personal level, developing leadership capacity is important because it helps to be more effective person and group member, one who is able to think innovatively and initiate changes.

Leadership can be viewed as an activity. In addition, while a leader can engage in leadership, it is important to recognize that leaders do not always engage in leadership, and one need not hold the title of leader to engage in leadership (Walmsley, 2003). Reframing this common misconception that only a leader can do leadership is important, especially because people who are not in leadership positions can still make a positive difference and contribute to the leadership process.

Leadership Concept

Leadership contributes to innovative thinking and new ways of operating and thriving in an ever-changing and complex world. On a larger, societal level, leadership is needed for creating a better, more just world. Leadership relates to three contexts (individual, group, societal) which are ...