Understanding the two sides of leadership is important, but the bigger issue is how to put them into action. Leaders need to apply their leadership Essence and Form on four levels:
Leading oneself:
Being clear on what one wants to be as a leader is the first step in leading oneself. You need to lead yourself before you can lead others.
Leading others (one-to-one):
One-to-one leadership skills are often considered foundational, like communication skills, goal setting, delegating, etc.
Leading teams (one-to-group):
In addition to one-to-one skills, leaders need to be able to lead and inspire individuals to work effectively together and achieve as a team.
Leading a work culture:
Many leaders focus on improving their one-to-one and one-to-group skills. However, today’s leader needs to understand what it takes to create a culture that enables the full engagement of employees.
