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Does an organisation reflect its leaders?

Publicado el 18/04/12

We've all heard about great places to work. And also know about some organisations which have a reputation of being more difficult. So how much a company's atmosphere is down to its leaders? And how much do our actions impact those who we work with? In this month's blog we examine how much behaviour affects other people. After all, we are all leaders: we lead our own lives and have influence over our co-wokers, friends and family. Our thoughts, state of mind and actions have an effect on others, not just ourselves.

Do you think an organisation is a reflection of its leader's thoughts and actions? Or do other macro and external factors also play a part?

How consciously aware are leaders of how their state of mind impact their own organisation? Do their emotions influence their team? For example, what bearing will a leader have if they are:

  • stressed, in a bad emotional place
  • trying to do hundreds things at once
  • angry, not listening
  • pushing the team to change, but not changing themselves

If a leader is stressed or over-worked, how much will this impact in his health, productivity, communication, self-steem? Which will be the consequences for his team? Will the team members become worried too and make wrong or inadequate decisions?

If we are aware what bearing our actions have on those around us and we make improvements to our team spirit by adapting our behaviour, how do we think the team would react if we ensure our communication and behaviour is constructive and positive? What will they learn from our attitude? What impact will this have on their work and the organisation as a whole?

Thank you for providing your thoughts on the last blog. It is interesting to hear how you are experiencing the current working ethic. Please do share your ideas on this month's subject.

This blog is written in collaboration with Abigail Shone.

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david
Enviado por david el 10/05/12
I have known only one leader really charismatic. He provided always the example and the perfect guidance for my development. I can easyly connect this unique experience with your blog.
David
Daniel
Enviado por Daniel el 10/05/12
I fully agree with your blog. I had examples of both type of leaders and I have strong memory about both experiences!
Paola
Enviado por Paola el 24/04/12
We often forget how ancient the notion of leader/leadership is, since it dates far back to the Roman Empire. Julius Ceasar, for example, may be considered as one of the first leaders in world's history. Hence, we should be careful using the term 'leader' only to define effective managers.
Leaders need above all to be charismatic, self-aware and acutely insightful in order to provide guidance to a group/team, which of course implies having outstanding managerial skills but, even more so, having a flair for certain things. To put it in very simplistic terms, leadership is - to a greater or lesser extent - in one's genes, whereas management can be learnt through appropriate training and studies and, of course, be improved thanks to one's skills and knowledge. Leadership is a fascinating subject indeed and there are many different views on what it should mean especially in the professional context. As for me personally, I believe that for leadership to be successful the focus must be on people as opposed to business!
Cesar
Enviado por Cesar el 24/04/12
From my point of view since an organization main asset is the people, leader's attitude and mindset will be clearly reflected in the day-to-day events of the company. For sure other macro and external factors also play a part of it, even more taking into account current gloomy social and economical environment.
However I would suggest it is part of leader’s responsibility to offset as much as possible these external aspects. Leader should be an example or a reference within the company motivating team members and encouraging them as to achieve organization goals.
Sandra
Enviado por Sandra el 24/04/12
In my opinion if the leader is not motivated and is over-worker, this bad attitud is going to "contaminate" the team.
A goog leader has to create a good working atmosphere for the team and he must be aware of the influence he has on those around him.
Daisy
Enviado por Daisy el 23/04/12
Leader knows that he has a responsibility to his team. The team looks to him for guidance and strength. And a big part of his responsibility is to lead people through his own actions.
The art of the Leader is first of all to create a relation of trust and friendship between the employee and himself so that the message passes simply without constraint.
How could an employee feel motivated to do something when he sees his manager doing exactly the contrary?
How could he try to manage his stress when he has to work with a manager in a permanent nervous attitude?
As a Leader, part of the job is to inspire the people around to push themselves (and consequently the Company) to greatness. To do this, the Leader must show them the way by doing it himself.
And it is exactly the same in our personal life, with our children, friends, colleagues, etc…

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