Leadership Conversations: Challenging High Potential Managers to Become Great Leaders

PART 5

CONVERSATIONS TO TAKE ACTION

The purpose of building relationships, developing others, and making decisions is to set the stage for effective action, because at the end of the day, only action produces results. The management mindset of executing the plan, using resources efficiently, and focusing on results takes center stage when action begins—the priority being to get things done. But the leadership mindset of doing the right things, acquiring resources, and focusing on people is still vital in order to respond to changing circumstances and keep the vision of the future clear in everyone’s eyes.

Some executives use ridicule and threats to motivate action, which leaves their people reluctant to take risks. Great leaders inspire teamwork ...