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Post by asanchez on May 7, 2014 21:30:05 GMT -6
I like the way he talks about the three things you can control quality, time and money. I completely agree and can see this in many different businesses. I think that it depends on what your business is as to which of these three things you would rather let suffer. I love the analogy using a chain to discuss leadership. The best way to lead someone is most certainly not to push them, but rather to pull them in the right direction. I loved his story about the level with the Chinese workers. I completely agree that something like that could change your view of your leader. I hope that I can be this kind of leader when I have a team working with me.
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Post by susiekaz on May 7, 2014 22:39:02 GMT -6
Wow! How many employees in our nation would love to see their manager work a day in their shoes? I think this idea is great. Not only because the leader would be in touch with their business, but also because they would understand exactly what their employees go through on a daily basis. Another idea the speaker talks about is the idea of leaders giving their power back to their employees. I think this is so important! Employees want to feel a sense of empowerment and responsibility at work. It is at this point when employees will truly be motivated to work for you!
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Post by Shondrea Lovette on May 7, 2014 22:42:44 GMT -6
a leader doesn't have to be cocky or harsh to lead. A Leader leads by setting the example and displaying the example. Many become managers without becoming leaders. A leaders is one who set the tone of the atmosphere and does it without having that it is all about me attitude but leads by showing what know to be done and how it can be carried out. Employees respect bosses who live up to there word and bosses that are approachable without being arrogant or cocky.
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Post by brettstirling on May 8, 2014 12:32:41 GMT -6
I really enjoyed this video because I think many people still believe managing is leading. I know of many cases, a few at my previous job, where being pushed didn't lead someone in the right direction. The Eisenhower example is a great way to illustrate this point. I can speak from my own experiences that this is pretty accurate. In almost every case I tried to push someone to complete something in a certain amount of time or in a certain way, it never worked the way I wanted. Every time I lead and showed someone how something was done and explained why it had been much smoother. Even if you can't verbally explain why something is done a certain way, Bob's example of getting in the trenches with the workers was the perfect example of leadership. I would definitely use this for the future and share it.
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Post by kaitlyncampbell on May 8, 2014 13:51:02 GMT -6
I agree with him, being a leader is far more important than being a manager. Being a manager does not mean that they need to shove employees around to be a great manager. Being a leader is a great characteristic to have and if you are born with it you should mold that personality and become the best leader you can. Leaders are what change the world and make it better.
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Post by briandavis1 on May 8, 2014 14:13:11 GMT -6
A leader who gets a big head and lets their ego get in the way loses respect from their team members. I definitely think that one thing that sets a good manager apart from a bad manager is their ability to take fault for their own actions and then fix the problems.
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Post by halearnold on May 8, 2014 14:24:41 GMT -6
Push or pull... what do you plan on doing? When you look at good leaders and good managers I don't think you should ever confuse the two because they are different. A good leader isn't always a good manager and a good manager isn't always a good leader. A good leader inspires someone to go where they wouldn't normally.
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Post by shantel on May 8, 2014 21:10:36 GMT -6
Their are leaders and their are managers. I believe that all managers should be leaders. However, I don't believe all leaders are manager. When you are a leader it goes deeper than just giving orders. Granted that their are different types of leadership style. Management is a dead end to creating a valuable company. Leaders are the transformational variable that are in all companies.
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Post by darnette on May 9, 2014 0:13:28 GMT -6
In this video, he gave great examples on what leadership can do and how effective good or bad leadership can be. Of course, I loved the example he gave about the military General asking about the chain. Great leaders build teams and a bond and loyalty is created with the leader and his/her crew. This is true. I agree with him 100 percent.
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Post by godwesso on May 9, 2014 13:54:19 GMT -6
TITLE - The rarest commodity is leadership without ego: Bob Davids at TEDx
'UP THE ORGANIZATION.' The view that management and leadership are two different things in business is very important to understand. What I got from the video was the fact that pushing people is never the way to go, but by getting down with workers it pays off as it makes them to gravitate towards leadership. Power comes when those that you lead offer you support and that leaders need to allow workers to have some power in making some decisions. Leadership is a gift, you can't buy it or trade it. Leading without an ego is very wonderful concept. Being in touch with those that you lead is very important. I really enjoyed this video.
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Post by asmith422 on May 9, 2014 15:49:31 GMT -6
Being a leader and a manager are not the same thing. In order to be a successful manager you must first learn how to be a good leader. The speaker says that being a manager simply means that you control things, time, money, staff, whatever it may be. A leader means that you treat the people around you as a part of your team and you lead them down a successful path. By being a good leader you are making the best decisions that you can for your company as a whole not just for yourself.
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Post by jodiemalley on May 9, 2014 18:13:55 GMT -6
This video didn't capture my interest, but I do agree that leaders are important in business. Leadership is an important skill in being a successful manager. No one likes to be looked down on or given orders like most manager attitudes. Managers overlook the work of employees, but to have a leader lead the team would likely increase productivity.
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Post by gkboone on May 10, 2014 14:08:08 GMT -6
The leaders at my place of work aren't necessarily the managers. There are some managers I would never go to for workplace advice. Being a leader is a much greater task. I love how passionate he is about this topic and the particular book that lead him to these thoughts.
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Post by csimo123 on May 10, 2014 16:33:54 GMT -6
Managers and Leaders to different things in my book. A leader leads and shows people how to do something and you are looked up to as a role model. A manager to me is a job title you get when you work your way up and deserve the position because of your leadership. I view being a manager as a privilege. You should be thankful you have that position and do no take advantage of it.
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Post by xingboma on May 11, 2014 0:07:58 GMT -6
Leaders are the backbone of any company. They serve as paragons to every employee, regardless of their position in the company. Anyone can eventually learn to be a manager and order a group of people around, but to have the ability to rub off on people and cause an effect that makes them feel empowered to do what needs to be done is a gift a company should cherish.
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