Can managers also be good leaders? Absolutely.
But many managers believe that they can become better
and better managers and finally graduate to the role
of leaders.
Leadership is a different path.
And this is the challenge for managers who want to
improve their leadership capabilities. They have to
turn around and walk back to the beginning and start
on a new path.
The new path is based on a new identity. Old habits
need to be managed. Belief in new capabilities and
behaviors need to be established.
And most importantly - and this is the real challenge,
leaders will be relating to others in new ways. This
new presence isn't a skill to be learned from a book,
but involves changing our way of being in relationships.
Changing how we relate isn't trivial, but at the same
time, if you long to make a difference in your community,
your business or your industry - and leadership is
where you belong, it will feel like coming home.
I am offering a free phone consultation for all of
my readers who want to explore their own leadership
path. Our time together is a no obligation exploration
and adventure.
Call (415) 488-6505 to schedule.
Harry Smith's journey from management
to leadership |
