May 12th, 2008
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Kelly, our editor, is always dreaming stuff up to keep things interesting here at the Biz Channel. She runs lots of contests and challenges for us and this month’s is a doozy.
Kelly said, “I want you to do take a chance on your blog, risk doing something different. […]
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May 10th, 2008
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After all this talk about the need for managers to possess strong leadership traits, I have another question for you.
According to Warren Bennis’ list, a leader
innovates;
is an original;
develops;
focuses on people;
inspires;
investigates reality;
long-range perspective;
asks what and why;
eye on the horizon;
originates;
challenges the status quo;
is his own person;
does the right thing.
What […]
By Miki Saxon -- 0 comments
May 9th, 2008
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This is a summing up in a series discussing whether Warren Bennis’ 13 differences between leaders and managers still holds in light of today’s modern workforce.
In a comment on the prequel to this series Phil Gerbyshak said, “I agree wholeheartedly that great managers have BOTH qualities…though I know […]
By Miki Saxon -- 8 comments
May 8th, 2008
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Today is the the final difference between leaders and managers as delineated by Warren Bennis, then tomorrow we wrap up the question with an overview of the two roles in the light of today’s modern workforce.
The manager does things right; the leader does the right thing.
Great sound bite, […]
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May 6th, 2008
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This is the fifth in a series discussing whether Warren Bennis’ 13 differences between leaders and managers still holds in light of today’s modern workforce.
The manager has his or her eye always on the bottom line; the leader has his or her eye on the horizon.
In today’s global […]
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May 5th, 2008
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This is the fourth in a series discussing whether Warren Bennis’ 13 differences between leaders and managers still holds in light of today’s modern workforce.
The manager has a short-range view; the leader has a long-range perspective.
If a manager truly focused only on the next few days, weeks, or […]
By Miki Saxon -- 11 comments
May 3rd, 2008
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This is the third in a series discussing whether Warren Bennis’ 13 differences between leaders and managers still holds in light of today’s modern workforce.
The manager relies on control; the leader inspires trust.
Are you controllable? Will you give your best performance, offer 110% effort or bring your passion […]
By Miki Saxon -- 0 comments
May 2nd, 2008
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This is the second in a series discussing whether Warren Bennis’ 13 differences between leaders and managers still holds in light of today’s modern workforce.
The manager maintains; the leader develops.
In today’s global economy the company that only maintains fails. And I think that applies to every part of […]
By Miki Saxon -- 2 comments
May 1st, 2008
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As mentioned, today starts a seven part series discussing Warren Bennis’ 13 differences between leaders and managers in light of today’s modern workforce. The series will address two items each day and runs through May 9 (except for Sunday and Wednesday, they have their own agendas).
To give us […]
By Miki Saxon -- 10 comments
April 29th, 2008
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Nick McCormick’s comment left on George Ambler’s Leaders vs. Managers….. Are they really different? did a great job summing up my feelings on this perpetual controversy.
George cites Warren Bennis’ statement “There is a profound difference between management and leadership, and both are important. To manage means to bring […]
By Miki Saxon -- 8 comments
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