Everything discussed in these blogs comes down to one point – the idea of successfully combining leadership and management. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the daily responsibilities, issues, and surprises. We all have projects and deadlines, and most of us have someone above us to whom we have to answer. The current economic situation brought with it new challenges and new worries, further cementing our focus on daily organization.
While fewer in numbers, there are those who have the ability to focus solely on leadership. Although equally as important, leadership focus alone misses out on the absolutely crucial tasks often associated with daily operations of a business. Our goal then, as we work on improving ourselves as leader/managers, is to successfully combine the two, and designate our attention, efforts, and energy to both. It’s not an exact science and we have to be flexible. Focus has to vary according to need, situation, alignment of celestial bodies….etc. Your job as a successful leader/manager is to pay attention and know when to wear what hat. You must be able to not only assess the situation as it looks at the moment, but also to anticipate the future as much as possible.
Keep in mind that your journey’s focus should be on ongoing improvement. As we strive for excellence (not perfection), the journey has no real end. Instead, the achievement of each goal is but a stepping-stone as we move forward.
