Here's an excerpt from the back cover of the book, The Leadership Jump:
"Authority is no longer derived from positional status but is earned from relational credibility. And leadership is less about directing followers to a particular destination but rather empowering others on a shared journey. Existing leaders cannot write off emerging leaders because they work differently. Nor can younger leaders dismiss the contributions of those who have gone before."
I've been discussing this topic with a lot of people lately. Some feel there's no difference between older & younger generations when it comes to the type of desired leadership. Others feel strongly there is a drastic "generation gap" when it comes to leadership style.
What do you think? Are people looking for a different type of leader today?
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Wow.. good topic. I remember hearing Rush talk about leaders emerging vs. being chosen. I side with the opinion that leaders emerge and cannot be chosen. The cool thing about that is leadership when looked at through the "emerging spectrum," It runs virtually ageless. I have seen time and time again at work that I've found myself in a leadership role without ever being deemed with the title.
ReplyDeleteExactly -- I love the first sentence in the excerpt from the back cover: "Authority is no longer derived from positional status but is earned from relational credibility." Who we are as we live in authentic relationship with God & others gives us our POSITION.
ReplyDeleteWhat's your take on whether or not a "generational gap" exists in leadership style. Are younger generations looking for a different style of leader or leadership style?