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Marvin's
book summary
The
Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make
By
Hans Finzel
All
leaders are subject to mistakes that can limit their effectiveness.
1)
The top-down attitude
Knowledge
is power and some leaders like to control the
organization's knowledge.
The
proper orientation will be determined by the situation.
Jesus
was a servant leader, and sets the model for our leadership.
2)
Putting paperwork before peoplework
People
are opportunities, not interruptions.
The
greater the leadership role, the less time there seems to
be for people.
Only
through association is there information.
3)
The absence of affirmation
Everyone
thrives on affirmation and praise. Thank people publicly.
Affirmation
doesn't last. It has to be replenished.
4)
No room for mavericks
Mavericks
can save us from the slide toward institutionalism.
Large
organizations usually kill off mavericks before they can take
root.
Learn
to recognize useful mavericks who care for the goals of the
organization.
5)
Dictatorship in decision-making
Dictators
deny the value of individuals. “Flat” organizations are the
future.
The
one who does the job should decide how it is done.
6)
Dirty delegation
Overmanaging
is a cardinal sin of poor leadership.
Delegation
should match each worker's follow-through ability.
7)
Communication chaos
The
bigger the group, the more attention must be given to
communication.
When
left in the dark, people tend to dream up wild rumors.
8)
Missing the clues of corporate culture
Cultivating
and changing the culture should be one of leadership's top
priorities.
Learn
to respect values different from your own.
9)
Success without successors
Finishing
well is an important measure of success in leadership.
Mentoring
is a non-negotiable function of successful leadership.
10)
Failure to focus on the future
Leadership
visions are snapshots of the future.
The
key to life is concentration and elimination.
Perform
a vision audit.
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