The Other Side
Moving From Where You’re At to Where You Need to Be
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The Essence of Influence
The difference between influence and authority is significant yet clandestine. Deep down in the heart of the authoritarian leader is the realization that they don’t have what they need to influence people. Something is missing inside them because they aren’t succeeding like they thought or hoped they would. On other occasions, they are successful and…
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Understanding the Leader vs Leadership Dynamic
The dynamic between being a leader and leadership is a fascinating phenomenon that is complex and abstruse. Being a leader and having leadership are dynamically different. A leader is a person who holds a position that bears responsibility for being accountable for achieving results, but in that position, they often confuse authority with influence. French…
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Insights on Personal Leadership Development
In my thesis, I focused on the function of organizational leadership and the personal leadership development techniques claimed by leaders. Working with a variety of leaders, I gained insights into how leaders function. After sifting through the collected data, reading my notes on their thinking processes, reviewing methods of influence, analyzing their personalities, ascertaining their…