The book Leadership is an Art by Max De Pree, is the single book that has had profound influence on my leadership style. I'm fortunate enough to lead some of the most outstanding and humble folks and the ideas of the book has helped me to make a small difference in their lives. I'll share key concepts of the book in a few posts.
In summary, a leader:
"Leadership is much more an art, a belief, a condition of the heart, than a set of things to do. The visible signs of artful leadership are expressed, ultimately, in its practice"
In summary, a leader:
- Has consistent and dependable integrity
- Cherishes heterogeneity and diversity. Is open to contrary opinion
- Searches out competence.
- Leads through serving.
- Communicates easily at all levels.
- Understands the concept of equity and constantly advocates it
- Is vulnerable to the skills and talents of others.
- Is intimate with the organization and its work.
- Is able to see broad picture (beyond his own area of focus)
- Can be a tribal story teller
- Is a spokesperson and a diplomat.
- Tells why rather than how.
"Leadership is much more an art, a belief, a condition of the heart, than a set of things to do. The visible signs of artful leadership are expressed, ultimately, in its practice"
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