>> You know, this helps explain why I have some of the problems that I do. I'm all about details and sometimes that screws with my ability to lead properly. Thank you for explaining this! <<
You're welcome! In general ...
Leadership skills: * Deciding WHAT things to do * Long-range planning & vision * Large-scale projects and whole institution * Sees the forest * Imagination * Coaching people to develop their skills * Anticipating and avoiding possible problems * Keeping things on track.
Followship skills: * Deciding HOW to do things * Short-range planning & implementation * Small-scale projects or department * Sees the trees * Organization * Supporting people in what they do * Anticipating and meeting others' needs * Keeping track of things
Most people have a mix of leadership and followship skills. Most also have a preference for one or the other role. That's okay.
Then there is a lovely idea I got from my friend Bard Bloom, called situational authority. It means the best cook runs the kitchen, while the best gardener runs the garden, and so forth. Each person leads in their own area(s) of expertise, and follows someone else with better skill in other areas. Because everyone is good at some things and not at others, this is why it's ideal for people to have familiarity both with leading and with following.
Re: From: The Tadpole
You're welcome! In general ...
Leadership skills:
* Deciding WHAT things to do
* Long-range planning & vision
* Large-scale projects and whole institution
* Sees the forest
* Imagination
* Coaching people to develop their skills
* Anticipating and avoiding possible problems
* Keeping things on track.
Followship skills:
* Deciding HOW to do things
* Short-range planning & implementation
* Small-scale projects or department
* Sees the trees
* Organization
* Supporting people in what they do
* Anticipating and meeting others' needs
* Keeping track of things
Most people have a mix of leadership and followship skills. Most also have a preference for one or the other role. That's okay.
Then there is a lovely idea I got from my friend Bard Bloom, called situational authority. It means the best cook runs the kitchen, while the best gardener runs the garden, and so forth. Each person leads in their own area(s) of expertise, and follows someone else with better skill in other areas. Because everyone is good at some things and not at others, this is why it's ideal for people to have familiarity both with leading and with following.