Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Good to Great Leadership

Good leadership is multi-level and great leadership is multi-dimensional. Good leadership influences others up, down and around. Great leadership has a lasting influence over time. One example of good leadership is when the leader petitions their next higher and is able to influence a decision that ultimately affects subordinates. That is good leadership. An example of great leadership using the same example would be that even after time has passed the result of the original decision is still in effect. This could be in the form of an established policy, personnel performance or a cultural value. The Founding Fathers demonstrated exceptionally great leadership as the architects of our nation and we still benefit from their leadership vision today.