How Managers have Learnt to Lead

摘要

Despite the prolific literature and detailed studies on leadership, we still have little agreement on the characteristics of the great leader. This confusion is, in part, because our image of great leaders tends to be of great historical leaders. However, the modern day manager has relatively little in common with these historical figures. Where historical leaders might have been driven by a will to conquer, today's leaders face constraints and complexities that require them to display both strength and sensitivity. A modern day manager must guide discussion to resolution and also have the good sense and grace not to unduly burden the process with an over large ego.