When Leadership Matters Vol 2 2025 New - Flipbook - Page 131
When Leadership Matters
cause leaders to miss critical opportunities, rendering them
ineffective. Incompetence implies that leaders have taken
on a role or project that is beyond their capabilities, which
can result in a failure to properly mitigate situations.
Corruption, a character flaw, can put leaders at a
disadvantage as opportunistic individuals seek to exploit
their vulnerabilities. It is crucial for leaders to maintain
ethical behavior that is beyond reproach to prevent being
influenced by personal circumstances or being easily
manipulated by others.
Successful leadership requires an understanding of the
importance of followers and a commitment to consistently
demonstrating integrity and ethical behavior. Leaders
must be aware of the pitfalls of fear, incompetence, and
corruption and take proactive steps to avoid them.
Effective leadership inspires respect and reliance and
demands certain attributes, standards, and qualities from
others at every level of an organization. By prioritizing
followership and maintaining ethical behavior, leaders can
achieve success and make a positive impact in their
organizations.
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