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Post by David Wyld on May 25, 2013 18:56:29 GMT -6
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Post by jalesianelson on Jun 15, 2013 6:47:58 GMT -6
Instant MBA: Being A ‘Positional Leader’ Will Hurt the Company This article is nothing less than awesome. I feel that there is an abundance of ‘Positional Leaders’ in the business world, and aren’t aware that they are being viewed in this manner. A lot of leaders let their job title blow their head up into thinking that they can just say and do whatever is that they please. And while all of this is true, leaders fail to realize that it takes more than a job title to consider oneself as a leader. It takes drive, passion, and the ability to function under pressure and make strenuous decisions. Being able to tell to an employee to ‘do this because I said so’ is portraying that he/she should not be in that position. I know that sometimes leaders may want to use their authority against employees, but doing so doesn’t make employees look at their leaders in a different light. It makes them question their authority as leaders, and place them on the same level as an employee. Leaders should know their role, and play it well.
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Post by franklinvazquez on Jun 15, 2013 11:18:28 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Being A 'Positional Leader' Will Hurt The Company
Being a leader is more than just being an authority; being a leader is having what it takes to influence people and change their lives. There are many qualities a good leader must have to make a difference and stand out within an organization, and being just a boss is not the right way to lead. I found this article very interesting because it can be an eye opener for those managers in companies who fit into the description of "positional leaders". Furthermore, this article provides hope by saying that it is never too late to change, but first, those type of leaders have to recognize that their leadership style is not the best approach to manage people in a firm.
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Post by neilthompson on Jun 16, 2013 7:24:53 GMT -6
Instant MBA: Being A ‘Positional Leader’ Will Hurt the Company
This is a great article. I have read many of John Maxwell’s books and find them very insightful. There are different types of leaders in the world, but the most successful leaders learn to influence others and earn their respect. Individuals will follow these successful leaders because of who they are an what they represent, not because of their position. A "Positional Leader" will simply be viewed as the "Boss".
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Post by elvia on Jun 18, 2013 10:42:43 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Being A 'Positional Leader' Will Hurt The Company
Being a leader requires more than just telling others what they should and shouldn't do. As a leader it is your responsibility to build a relationship with your team of employees. It is your responsibility to inspire your team to do what they should. As a leader you do indeed have a right to tell your employees what to do, but it is your responsibility to do it in a respectful manner. I believe in order to get respect you must give it. You should give your employees the same amount of respect that you expect them to give you. There is no need to use your position to treat people with disrespect. As a leader you should lead your team in the right direction while inspiring them to do better along the way. Being a 'positional leader' won't get you far at all. Look beyond your position and strive to be a better leader.
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Post by blaine on Jun 18, 2013 19:42:49 GMT -6
The leader has a very important position in a company. They should set the mood, example, and atmosphere of the whole business. In order to do this they need to use effective communication skills. They need to make their employees feel as if they are there to help them grow and develop. If you use in effective communication or are a positional leader, you set a negative atmosphere which could in return cause your business to be unsuccessful.
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Post by lakeishabrooks on Jun 19, 2013 10:36:02 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Being A 'Positional Leader' Will Hurt The Company
The statement ' Being A 'positional leader' Will Hurt The Company is true. Being a leader is more than telling people what to do, it is about leading by example. I have gotten many leadership positions in my company because I did my job well and also trained others to work the same way. As a manager I would never tell my employees to do anything that I would not do. Whatever I tell them to do they do it because they have seen me do it. Be a hands on leader and show your team that you can work too.
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Post by harrisonrainwater on Jun 19, 2013 13:41:56 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Being A 'Positional Leader' Will Hurt The Company
I definitely believe in the point being made here. Anytime a person gets appointed a position, it is a big accomplishment to them. However, some people use this as a reason to hold authority over others. If you conduct management from the standpoint of “I am your manager, you have to listen to what I say” then you might get what you need done, but your employees will lose respect for you. “According to Maxwell, the foundation of an agreeable relationship lies in the authority's leadership tactics”. It is important to keep a positive, agreeable relationship with the people you are in charge of so they feel comfortable in their work place.
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Post by mda1287 on Jun 19, 2013 16:23:27 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Being A 'Positional Leader' Will Hurt The Company
I know plenty of managers that are positional leaders. This positional leader could also be a store manager. There are plenty of people in management that abuse their power, and feel that they can do whatever they want. These positional leaders are actually the ones with the worst customer service scores in our company, and it brings the whole companies scores down. Some of them flat out don't care what the customers have to say. I have seen a manager completely ignore the customers complaint and only focused on the negative while being rude. If we have a way of weeding these managers out or training them to become better than a positional leader, we should do it.
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Post by scotthunt13 on Jun 19, 2013 19:11:41 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Being A 'Positional Leader' Will Hurt The Company
People know that you are a leader either when they first start or if they see you promoted. You don't need to say it every time you give an order to someone; it'll give you a bad reputation and you will get no respect from the people who are under you. It's important for a leader to make the difficult decisions when they come up and to have a positive and respectful attitude when talking to their employees.
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Post by maryhilse12 on Jun 20, 2013 6:24:30 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Inspiring Your Team Begins In The Hiring
First impressions are the key to inspiring your team. This vital hiring step is what leaders have to base their decision on whether this person fits into the company culture. Their 10-15 minute interview reveals so much to a company. Your self-confidence, knowledge and enthusiastic reveals so much of your inspirations to becoming a team member. Leaders want inspiring members to work for them to promote company, choosing the right ones start at the hiring process.
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Post by kayminix on Jun 20, 2013 11:28:48 GMT -6
Instant MBA: Being A Positional Leader Will Hurt The Company
I feel very strongly that when you are a manager, business owner or a leader of something, you must be able to show and reflect what you believe in with your actions. It is very hard to motivate and get 100% out of your staff when you yourself are not displaying the proper skills, or working hard to make your business better. By showing others what you want and how you want to accomplish it, it creates for a much better atmosphere and better results.
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Post by kylekling on Jun 20, 2013 12:19:22 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Being A 'Positional Leader' Will Hurt The Company
Just because you have a position of authority, doesn't mean you deserve respect from the beginning. That respect has to be earned through the way that you lead. If you lead by example and practice what you preach, then you will earn respect from your employees. If you use the "because I said so" line and think just because your higher up you can tell people what to do, then you won't get that respect. If you earn the respect of your employees, it will be a lot easier to lead.
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Post by leannthompson on Jun 22, 2013 21:09:46 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Being A 'Positional Leader' Will Hurt The Company Being a leader requires more than just telling others what they should and shouldn't do. As a leader it is your responsibility to build a relationship with your team of employees. It is your responsibility to inspire your team to do what they should. As a leader you do indeed have a right to tell your employees what to do, but it is your responsibility to do it in a respectful manner. I believe in order to get respect you must give it. You should give your employees the same amount of respect that you expect them to give you. There is no need to use your position to treat people with disrespect. As a leader you should lead your team in the right direction while inspiring them to do better along the way. Being a 'positional leader' won't get you far at all. Look beyond your position and strive to be a better leader. INSTANT MBA: Being A 'Positional Leader' Will Hurt The Company I totally agree with your definition of a leader. I think as a leader to get respected from your subordinates you must treat them with dignity and respect. A leader must also be able to listen to their ideas and have the poise to admit when you have made a mistake. I think some leaders feel like they need to portray that they are perfect all the time, which is too much pressure on the leader and can make them become unapproachable to their employees. I think having an open line of communications between leaders and employees will generate more profits for the company and build a better team of people working for it.
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Post by hayleymcglothren on Jun 23, 2013 13:29:51 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Being A 'Positional Leader' Will Hurt The Company
Being a leader is definitely about more than just giving orders. Developing friendly but still authoritative relationships with those working for you can be very beneficial. A person in authority will gain more respect and response from a co-worker when they take the time to get to know the persons personality and what works best for them. Sometimes knowing your team members can be helpful in knowing what motivates them or makes them click. That way the team member will gladly do the task you have set before him/her.
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