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Contextual Leadership (4) - Change Agents (part A)

Increased professionalism

by Bert Verbeeke January 2, 2012

“You are the leader of a small residential area. There have been some problems with dogs and cats in the neighborhood. You are summoned by the mayor of your city to let people kill their dogs and cats. If they are not killed, you will be put in prison. What would you do?”

   

Contextual Leadership (3) - integrity, trust and love

Increased professionalism

by Bert Verbeeke December 12, 2011

Self-esteem and image-building are very important in Asian shame-culture-countries as it is in the west. I guess its common for leaders  to drive a certain brand car, wear a certain kind of clothes, have a watch of a good brand and behave in a certain way. Even though image is important for some leaders to become more trust-worthy, there are other aspects that results in deeper respect.

   

Contextual Leadership (2) - priorities and risk

Increased professionalism

by Bert Verbeeke December 6, 2011

Prioritizing is very important for everybody - but especially for leaders. When setting priorities and making decisions, risk analysis is done. A cross-cultural discussion is why something is seen as risk. Why not take more risk? The answer of young fellow: ‘people don't like the small change it might go wrong'.

   

Contextual Leadership (1) - leadership styles

Increased professionalism

by Bert Verbeeke November 28, 2011

Putting people in new positions demands training. Matthew and Lisa together with managing director are now studying leadership. It’s a great way to get to know each other better but moreover to know the best practices in leading others.

   

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