The nature of work has changed from the more mechanical, repetitive type to jobs that require ingenuity and creativity.An increasing number of employees now value authenticity and connection over a facade of strength and infallibility.With the idea that a company’s purpose is about far more than making money gaining ground, the hard-charging, profit-optimizing hero-leader model has lost much of its appeal.Nobody can claim to have all the answers to solve the complex crises we’re facing, and the most adaptable organizations are those in which decisions are being decentralized. Today’s fast-changing, complex, and unpredictable environment necessitates a different kind of leadership.
This traditional model of the leader-hero who saves the day, knows it all, is the smartest person in the room, and is too often driven by power, fame, glory, or money is not appropriate in today’s environment. They were considered infallible geniuses, inspiring a quasi-cult following. Early in my career, prominent business leaders like GE’s Jack Welch were revered for their intellect, strategic sense, and hard-charging style. Power, fame, glory, and money were the measure of professional success. The best schools were supposed to lead to the best jobs, which produced the best leaders. Being smart - and making sure everyone else knew it - seemed to be their most striking attribute. Growing up, I thought successful leaders were supposed to figure out all the answers on their own.
0 kommentar(er)
