Last month, I spoke to six groups of CEOs and their key executives in Atlanta, Lexington (Kentucky), Grand Rapids (Michigan) and Richmond (Virginia). These leaders are members of Vistage International, the world’s largest CEO membership organization (www.vistage.com).
We were reminded that in difficult times the role of a leader is more important than ever.
A leader may be a manager, but a manager is not always a leader.
A manager directs and monitors people and the work they do. A leader sets the vision and creates opportunities for people to contribute to the achievement of that vision.
Why is leadership more important than ever? Because while the future may be looking brighter, it’s still uncertain. The workplace may be more active but people are still anxious. Normal routines have been turned upside down.
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