Chapter 10. Roles leaders play
Better to do a little well than a great deal badly. | ||
| --SOCRATES | ||
A leader is a dealer in hope. | ||
| --NAPOLEON BONAPARTE | ||
It is more important to know where you are going than to get there quickly. Do not mistake activity for achievement. | ||
| --MABEL NEWCOMER | ||
In the previous chapters we looked at some of the competencies that good leaders possess. In this chapter we’ll look at what it is that effective leaders do – how they “act out” these competencies. We’ll examine the various roles they play as they strive to bring out the best in their colleagues and followers.
Before we continue, take a moment to think about the following question: What are the major differences between a leader and a manager? How would you define each? ...
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