Performance builders versus Institution builders

It is about half a year after I wrote my last article about leadership. Since then I’ve been dealing with other topics: namely authenticity, idealism, assertiveness, and ethics. But I am returning to this Basics of leadership chapter to circle out one important perspective on leadership role. So, to do that, let just post thatContinue reading “Performance builders versus Institution builders”

Autocratic and democratic leadership

Violating the principles of democracy. Autocratic governance. A return to democracy. In recent years, the political space has been repeatedly flooded with observations and criticisms of the leadership style. Accusations of autocratic leadership, and then these same people responding that they are defending democracy. The whole communication has defined the leadership style (whether it isContinue reading “Autocratic and democratic leadership”

Development of views on leadership

The evolution of leadership views over the past century has shifted drastically. Initially, leadership was seen as dominance, rooted in the idea of natural-born leaders wielding power over others. By the 1930s and 1940s, the perspective changed to leadership as persuasion, emphasizing personal traits that make one persuasive, leading to the era of personality traits theories. Leadership then evolved into motivating, emphasizing the importance of addressing higher-level needs to foster creativity and innovation. Today, leadership is about engagement, focusing on building relationships, commitment, and authenticity, characterized by relational theories. This journey highlights the transitional challenges leaders face, moving from old methods to embracing 21st-century realities.