My last entry began a series that challenges leaders to think about the essential components of leadership. So what elements of leadership to you believe in?

 

Here is another great leadership model that is definitely worth some thought. It is called “Legacy Leadership”, and it was developed by Dr. Jeannine Sandstrom and Dr. Lee Smith. You can learn more at http://www.legacyleadership.com . They have an excellent book and a number of useful reference materials. Have a look, and consider how each of these areas of leadership skill could work for you and your team.

 

Based on a broad review of leadership research, Legacy Leadership identifies the following leadership traits as lasting aspects of leadership that endure beyond the fads that are the focus of so many trendy leadership books.

 

1.     Leaders hold, model and communicate vision and values to establish direction and commitment

2.     Leaders build and measure responsibility and accountability for execution and performance

3.     Leaders create innovation and collaboration by shaping the environment of working relationships

4.     Leaders inspire people and help them become leaders through the way they connect with others

5.     Leaders build a community that recognizes and values people’s differences