Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels The Leader must understand collectivism in the modern individualistic workplace as it relates to the most basic needs of the employee. Perhaps the most essential characteristics employees seek from a leader are those of honesty and truthfulness. These combined characteristics are known as integrity. Integrity, and the commitment to doing what is … Continue reading Leadership in the New Age – The Fourth Key
Leadership in the New Age – The Third Key
Photo by Gladson Xavier from Pexels "Recognize that while the personality of a leader is important, how those essential character traits combine to make up that personality – those individual strengths and weaknesses – may differ tremendously depending on circumstance, environment, and reaction to the employee pool." To perform effectively and inspire the best from their team, the … Continue reading Leadership in the New Age – The Third Key
Leadership in the New Age – The Second Key
Photo by fauxels from Pexels "The Leader must have a deep understanding of the workplace personality, character, and conscience." For employees today, the workplace fulfills many of those all-important human social needs, especially those rooted in mutual respect whose foundations are built on in-person communication. At the most primal level, human beings are social animals driven by a … Continue reading Leadership in the New Age – The Second Key
Leadership in the New Age – The First Key
Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels "The Leader already knows and understands their strengths and weaknesses. They acknowledge them, own them, build on them, and are self-aware." What does it mean to know and understand your strengths and weaknesses, to own them, and to be self-aware? First, it is essential to realize that we are talking about individual … Continue reading Leadership in the New Age – The First Key
Leadership in the New Age – An Introduction
As we all slowly define our 'new normal of existence' within the boundaries of the current pandemic, I have noticed that there is and has been a single constant throughout. There is a collective desire for legitimate leadership. Perhaps you have heard it said that a time of crisis builds character. Nothing could be further … Continue reading Leadership in the New Age – An Introduction