Leading is establishing direction and influencing others to follow that direction. However, there are many variations and different areas of emphasis to this very simple definition. Whether you're an executive or an entry-level worker in your organization, it's critical for you to have strong skills in leadership. Leadership and management are two notions that are often used interchangeably. However, these words actually describe two different concepts. I will try to discuss these differences and explain …
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…ability to resource the group adequately, treat the group fairly and help develop team-spirit. The good work of each individual should always be recognized, and people's value and worth within the team regularly acknowledged. Reference: Kenny G. 'The Leadership Qualities Necessary for a Successful Manager', Loadstone, August 7, 2003. Daniel F. Predpall, 'Developing Quality Improvement Processes In Consulting Engineering Firms', Journal of Management In Engineering, pp 30-31, May-June 1994 Richard Pascale, 'Managing on the Edge', Penguin Book, pp 65, 1990