Leadership

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Oh, poor, poor us. We are in such a state. Everywhere we turn, we see evidence of decline. We are subjected to a steady diet of discouragement, every waking hour. Here in the States, we are told that our economic heyday is over, that we are in a terrible mess, that our debt is currently 90% of our GDP, which is obviously unsustainable. That the world is in turmoil, and on and on and on.

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Here's a picture of how leadership works, from the corporate perspective. The is the corporate operating environment. It consists of a nested series of concentric circles, and it starts with the individual, at the bull's eye.

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[Updated October, 2012 by Kristin Zhivago]

Every business needs an effective leader. Highly effective leadership is rare. Here's my checklist, which comes from helping hundreds of CEOs, entrepreneurs and managers become more effective leaders.

The Top 10 Characteristics of An Effective Leader

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This pattern is so common it should get special attention in all MBA classes.

A smart technologist creates a great product and builds a company around it. He and his team continue to improve the product and get it out into the hands of people who want it. The technologist - let's call him Mike - is a thoughtful, pragmatic person who understands that you can't build a solid company without creating and constantly improving your internal processes. He learns how to manage effectively. He builds a solid company that grows steadily and stays profitable.