Welcome to
the Autumn
issue
of HedsUP!
Fear being unable to change
“I think that my leadership style is to get people to fear staying in place, to fear not changing.”
Lou Gerstner
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The words of Lou Gerstner echo the teaching of change guru John Kotter, who asserts that, whilst management’s concerns are centred on dealing with issues of complexity, the focus of the leader must be on enabling and then delivering change.
Strong leadership, setting a clear sense of purpose and direction for the business, has never been more important. It is also crucial is that leaders, by their actions rather than their rhetoric, create an agenda for change and demonstrate the high levels of energy and resilience needed to alter the direction of their businesses. They need to walk the talk and be seen to do so! |
Great leaders help their people to understand their firm’s overall strategy, how each individual can contribute to the achievement of key objectives and share widely the progress that is being made. By communicating and celebrating incremental success, they build belief and momentum to achieve greater change.
I hope that you enjoy this issue of HedsUP! If you have any questions or would like further information please do not hesitate to contact me. Best wishes, |
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