{"id":16041,"date":"2023-05-01T09:33:06","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T08:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/?p=16041"},"modified":"2023-06-08T23:53:53","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T22:53:53","slug":"is-there-a-right-way-to-lead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.identifiglobal.com\/news\/is-there-a-right-way-to-lead\/","title":{"rendered":"Is there a right way to lead?"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re all familiar with the old-school style of management. You know, the \u201cit\u2019s my way or the highway\u201d type of attitude and leading from the top.<\/p>\n

But leadership today is changing significantly.<\/p>\n

With leadership now focusing more on honesty, transparency and empowering employees over stern authority and strict hierarchy, we\u2019re starting to hear the same question from leaders across the globe:<\/p>\n

Is there a \u201cright\u201d way to lead?<\/em><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll walk through some common approaches to leadership, whether they work, and how you can become a better leader.<\/p>\n

Common Approaches to Leadership<\/h2>\n

When it comes to leadership styles, we often see two common approaches pitted against each other.<\/p>\n

The first is the more old-school approach, where leaders are hierarchical and authoritative and focus more on working to best practice.<\/p>\n

This approach might get results in the short term. But the problem is that it can create a hostile work environment when employees feel like they\u2019re being micromanaged or are put under massive amounts of pressure to get results. Talented employees are also more likely to disengage and walk away in the long term.<\/p>\n

The other approach to leadership is a more relaxed style where you grant employees more independence and control over their work.<\/p>\n

“Giving people\u00a0too much<\/em>\u00a0freedom and space has meant that projects have dragged on”<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

This \u201claissez-faire\u201d approach might strive to create a more positive work environment and foster higher levels of creativity. But many leaders have found that giving people\u00a0too much<\/em>\u00a0freedom and space has meant that projects have dragged on, balls have been dropped, and people have grown lazy over time.<\/p>\n

So, perhaps leadership isn\u2019t so black and white. Perhaps the answer isn\u2019t choosing between a more old-school, authoritative approach and a more relaxed style.<\/p>\n

Instead, it\u2019s knowing how to react and adapt to certain situations. It\u2019s about being responsive.<\/p>\n