“Great leaders are not defined by the absence of weakness, but rather by the presence of clear strengths.” ~ John Zenger
What does it take to be a leader? Are some personalities natural-born leaders while others of different personalities are exempt? Can someone in a support position be considered for a leadership position?
These are some of the questions I encounter as I work with organizational leaders to fill positions within their respective companies. They are important questions, too, because placing a person in the wrong role can have costly consequences – both financially and in the performance of the team as a whole.
In my observation through many years, leadership is not limited to one...