Leadership – the intentional influence

“The conventional definition of management is getting work done through people, but real management is developing people through work”.

I have been giving a great deal of thought to this subject of late.  Questioning my own management style and hoping it is, as quoted by Agha Hasan Abedi above.   He was a banker and philanthropist and someone I consider a great Leader.  He provided the trust and support to his managers to get the work done with minimum interference.   The Orangi Pilot Programme is a clear example of the success of his Leadership. 

Whether we manage a business or a community group or organisation, our communication with our colleagues, be they our peers or staff members, is the key to success.  We need to communicate clearly our objectives and listen closely to our team members ideas and solutions to gain the greatest success.

Henry Kissinger thought along the same lines when he said “The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been."

Have you reviewed your Leadership lately?