Author : Daryl Green
'Accept everything about yourself - I mean everything, You are you and that is the beginning and the end - no apologies, no regrets.' -Henry A. KissingerWhat does it take to become a leader anyway? Some would say money, good looks, or plain good fortune. "Great leaders are born. Good leaders keep working on it," explains Herman Cain, talk show host and former executive of Godfather's Pizza. I pondered Herman's words during his presentation at a leadership seminar at the Regent University. His inspirational words were more than a sermon. It was a practical application of textbook theories. Analyzing Mr. Cain's speech, I concluded that his leadership philosophy was consistent with contemporary leadership theories. You've heard the argument about leaders being born and not made. Some people believe that you can't train people to be leaders.Let's explore this theory. Hackman and Johnson, management gurus, explain that the trait approach of leadership advocates that nature plays a key role in determining leadership potential. Some leaders have an uncanny way of connecting with people and inspiring them. Are you one of these people?Before you run with this concept, I would suggest that this concept is one leadership theory among many others. Fortunately, you don't need to go to plastic surgery to become a more attractive leader. Although genetics may assist a leader in supporting his/her calling, our own DNA does not trap us. Tall, attractive, and charismatic leaders may be media magnets in America, but you don't need to concern yourself with that fact. Certainly, not! Our environment plays a part in leadership development. Leaders can learn how to be more effective; however, this desire must come from the leader. The heart of a leader comes from within. A leader does need to possess a positive charisma so that he/she can demonstrate confidence to followers. Start displaying the right attitude and showcase your attractive leadership!(c) 2006 by Daryl D. GreenReference:Johnson, C. & Hackman, M. (2000). Leadership: A Communication Perspective. Waveland Press.Daryl D. Green has published over 100 articles in the field of decision-making (personal and organizational), leadership, and organizational behavior. Mr. Green is also the author of two acclaimed books, Awakening the Talents Within and My Cup Runneth Over. He is a columnist, lecturer, professor, and management consultant. Mr. Green has a BS in engineering and a MA in organizational management. Currently, he is pursuing a doctoral degree in strategic leadership. For more information, please email Mr. Green at pmla@att.net or visit his website at http://www.darylgreen.org
Keyword : leadership, workplace, employees, inspiration, success, career, jobs, manager, management
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