Stop Trying to Become a Better Leader. Build a Better Business.
Stop Trying to Become a Better Leader. Build a Better Business. Leadership is important and developing yourself into a better leader is a worthwhile endeavor. But it may not be the best use of your limited time. Self help books abound with new perspectives and strategies for looking, talking, and acting more like a successful leader. Whether its improving your grit, becoming more charismatic, increasing your energy level and productivity, developing a more commanding presence, or becoming a superboss, you’ve got a large menu to choose from for personal development. Although these approaches to leadership training are all relevant, we’ve found that leadership is more about getting over yourself and building a better company. When you take the time to improve your business by setting up systems and processes for supporting employees and customers, being an effective leader organically falls into place. The Myth of the Super Manager In her book, The Strategist, Cynthia Montgomery writes about the myth of the super manager. It seems that American corporate culture has bought into the belief that a bold, decisive, and confident visionary backed by strong management can overcome any obstacle. And there are plenty of [...]