CHAPTER 11

Leader as Producer

Natalie Spangenberg and Alissa Zarro

Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results, not attributes.

Peter F. Drucker

Introduction

A leader as producer is a leader who executes on goals and objectives, drives tangible results, and utilizes feedback and experience to inform decisions about the process of reaching these objectives.

They are also responsible for the products and services they offer within their organization, including the quality. A producer is efficient and resourceful, knowing how to solve problems, which shows they are proactive in anticipating possible ...

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