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Post by clayb1919 on Dec 11, 2013 9:45:24 GMT -6
This video shows us that the rarest thing in leadership is leadership without ego. When it comes down to it, it's all about respect. A leader needs to be able to take responsibility for everything he does, weather good or bad. A leader does this who doesn't let his ego get ahead of him will earn respect from his followers. Humility is a huge part of leadership. Without humility, there is no trust and without trust there is no leadership.
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Post by rjmonico on Mar 15, 2014 12:43:17 GMT -6
niI would definitely share this video with friends and colleagues. Thank you professor! I definitely thought how the speaker got involved with his workers speaks volumes. I feel when a business owner does this he/she gets respect from the staff and also shows their commitment to being successful. I currently work for a small business and the owner is always involved and working side by side with the staff. I have gained so much respect and appreciation for his style.
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Post by patrickschwaner on Apr 1, 2014 13:51:16 GMT -6
This video speaks on the importance of empowering others. Leaders who take the power from their followers without giving any back will not stay in a position of leadership for very long. Leadership without ego can be hard to find, but these are the leaders who will stand out and ultimately be the most successful.
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Post by bmcgarry13 on Apr 7, 2014 22:37:09 GMT -6
It’s always frustrating to hear someone talk badly about an MBA, but I understand what he means. In today's workplace tangible "brick and mortar" locations along with "human capital" are becoming more electronic. It’s hard to establish hierarchy and traditional management roles across a company when companies are becoming more decentralized. Thus, there is less of a need for management and more of a need for leadership. Leadership guides people through examples and ideas. These examples and ideas are easier to communicate across business boundaries than groups of people trying to control every little detail of work. It’s unrealistic and impossible for managers to keep track of everything without annoying workers or slowing down productivity.
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Post by pellirf22 on Apr 14, 2014 2:55:28 GMT -6
TITLE- The rarest commodity is leadership without ego: Bob Davids at Tedx
I consider myself a leader and in many instances it was with an ego. It is difficult to be a leader in that manner, and I enjoyed the message that pulling people is far more effective than pushing them. Being a leader is being able to lead others in a direction that empowers them. All managers should watch this video because learning to properly lead is one of the most beneficial tools they can possibly attain.
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Post by kati3 on Apr 14, 2014 14:57:29 GMT -6
I found Bob very borning to listen to, but i like the topic of leadership without ego. Its so hard to come across a leader that can lead without their ego getting in the way. I agree that leadership is the most valuable commodity on the planet and the most unique. Leaders need to be able to give back and put themselves into the shoes of the people they lead.
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Post by jessweaver on Apr 22, 2014 23:16:21 GMT -6
The most important thing I learned from this video is that managers and leaders are not the same thing. Just because you are a manager does not mean that you are a good leader. We all know that sometimes the best person for a position is not always the one who gets it. You can be a good leader to your follow employees, and even to your manager. Mangers tend to have egos, and so do some leaders. Building leadership without an ego is a difficult task but something that can be beneficial for the company.
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Post by katelynjones on Apr 23, 2014 16:22:59 GMT -6
He says the world is short of leaders. Which is true, we have too many managers thinking that they are correctly managing teams. You have to lead them and get them to follow you which makes you a leader. He also says you can control quality, time, and money. But it is hard to do all three. His example of using the level and the pebble, was a great way to show leadership. He didn’t even speak Chinese and still managed to get the point across. Great video.
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Post by kelseywatson on Apr 23, 2014 20:07:16 GMT -6
The speaker makes a good distinction between leadership and management. It's interesting to hear that management only consists of time, money, and quality. Controlling one makes the others go down, so it's a balancing act, where as leadership is dealing with people and getting them to follow you versus pushing them. I do like the chain analogy, which he shows if you push people you have no idea what direction they will go, but if you pull them along, you know that they will follow. You could say that it's leading by example and not by telling.
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Post by amandayoung3231 on Apr 24, 2014 10:40:18 GMT -6
I will remember these things that you can control: quality, time and money. I know you cannot control people and you would not want to be able to. If we could control people their would be no creativity in the world. Everyone would be the same. But leading people and showing them where they need to go and what they need to do is what a good leader should do. That is easier said than done.
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Post by sdoescher on Apr 24, 2014 19:01:44 GMT -6
I enjoyed this video. Leaders must be humble and take responsibility for their team. Mangers must be able to humble themselves and work on the ground floor with their teams. You want to be a leader not a manager. Managers rule by control which is limited but leaders rule by example. People work best when lead not controlled. Therefore, you can manage aspects of business but you must lead your team.
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Post by meganlynch on Apr 25, 2014 15:21:26 GMT -6
Bob Davis had very good insight into the differences of managing and leading. His analogy with pushing and pulling the chain was very true. If you want to bring people in the right direction you can't push them. You need them to follow you by setting an example through your leadership. He also said how managing is just control. He goes into detail on how control will not gain followers. If leaders take control they will fall; however, if a leader gives control they will succeed. This is very true for the business world. Giving people control of decisions will earn respect over just telling them what to do. Very insightful video.
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Post by dnewson on Apr 27, 2014 15:08:38 GMT -6
I have seen instances where a manager did not make a good leader. In order to be a leader you must be able to communicate with your team and make them feel that they can interact with you in order to achieve the companies goals and objectives. A lot of times managers just want to give out orders and do what they think is best for the employee, but the employee must also be a key player in the process as well. I agree with the suggestion to let the employee be in control in order to feel like they are contributing there part and able to make decisions on their own. This makes a good leader as well as a manager.
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Post by chelsearickett on Apr 28, 2014 0:52:13 GMT -6
Leading and managing are two completely different concepts. Managing assumes that the people you're managing need to be told what to do while leading gives them the freedom to what they need to, while following your direction and leadership. Pretty vague though, right? Managing almost has a negative ring to it. It gives the others no credit while giving yourself all the credit, which is why managers have egos. Leaders give credit to everyone else, their team.
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Post by allisonschex on Apr 28, 2014 13:49:38 GMT -6
In order to be a good manager you should be a good leader. Being a leader isn't about telling people what to do and how to do it, it's about being in change of making everything run smoothly and ensure that everyone works together to get the best performance. The best leaders are the ones who are humble and make their employees comfortable enough so they can talk to them but they can put their foot down when it's necessary.
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