3th Bac - Leadership in the Workplace

 In the workplace, leaders who “lead by example” and inspire others to do the same are critical to an organization’s success.

Leaders are arguably the most critical asset in any organization and are counted on as pillars to hold up and support the rest of the workforce. As such, their role is the most inspected and their success is most directly correlated to organizational success.

As a leader, you are expected to be a problem solver. But you don't need to have all the answers. In fact, leaders are not only allowed to but are obligated to use any and all resources at their disposal to come up with the best solutions. 

Great Leadership

When thinking about great leaders we often think of the characteristics they have that most people lack. That’s not how the legendary business leader W. Edwards Deming saw things. He believed that leadership isn’t about the individual at all. In fact, he saw leaders more as facilitators and the people being led as the true drivers of success.

Transparent Leadership

Some see power and influence as consequences of leadership while others see them as precursors. Traditionally, attributes like strength and confidence were what defined leaders. But as a more intricate and complicated societal structure has emerged, it has been found that a more nuanced approach can be just as effective, and can include traits like compassion, transparency, and open-mindedness. In today's business environment, transparency is becoming increasingly important for managers and leaders. A workplace that is transparent from top to bottom can easily communicate problems, delegate responsibility, and mobilize resources to reach a resolution. Managers who can facilitate this type of unified response and not carry the burdens alone experience a higher level of success in their role.