What is the most effective leadership style?
In the 1,000 presentations I give each decade, I hear this question often. Leaders struggle with the best way to lead. While it’s often necessary to adjust one’s leadership approach to better connect with individual people, or to address crisis situations, a servant-leadership mindset should always be at the foundation of one’s leadership style.
In, How to Lead by THE BOOK, I will discuss several strategies for demonstrating servant leadership. The steps will surprise many readers because a common assumption is that “servant leadership” is weak or timid. However, the opposite is true, because it takes strength to serve. Servant leadership does not reflect weakness but meekness. Meekness means, “strength under control”.
Jesus was the ultimate servant leader, yet He was no pushover or door mat. To lead by THE BOOK, we’ll be wise to study His life and emulate His example.
Today, I’m teaching a seminar in Alabama entitled, How to Build a High Performance Culture in Your Organization. I’ll present several key strategies for aligning your culture to support your vision in, How to Lead by THE BOOK. After all, you can create big, bold visions all day long, but if your culture doesn’t align with that vision, your “dream” can turn into a nightmare!