Leadership
Are leaders born or made?
A large amount of research is carried out around ‘are leaders born or made?’ studies have shown that genetics and the environment both play a part in leadership development. However, the relative contribution of each is subject to much scientific debate.
For example, intelligence plays a part in leadership development, as does emotional intelligence. Certain personality traits such as self-confidence, dominance and extroversion also play an important role. The family often influences us, as does the national and organisational culture. some individuals may have the potential to lead, but were never given the opportunity. And, some believe they cannot lead, when they could have.
However, most leaders would no doubt agree with the words of the American football coach Vince Lombardi who said, "Contrary to the opinion of many, leaders are not born. Leaders are made, and they are made by effort and hard work."
Leaders: Born and Made
Born and Made
(Gentry, Deal, Stawiski, & Ruderman, 2012) (Gentry, Deal, Stawiski, & Ruderman, 2012)
Leaders: Born and Made
Joseph Eric Williams
Saint Leo University
Leaders: Made or Born
Vince Lombardi once stated, “Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.” For centuries, this has been a debate one that continues into society today. There are many opinions on this topic, but one thing is certain; all leaders are born, effective leaders are made.
Every leader must be born with certain characteristics that distinguish them above their peers. One such characteristic is intelligence. Effective leaders aren 't necessarily the smartest people, but they have to be smart enough to do the job they 're assigned. Another trait is the ability to motivate others and themselves to achieve results, and to make decisions. These essential traits, ones that any leader must possess, are the foundation for the making of an effective
A large amount of research is carried out around ‘are leaders born or made?’ studies have shown that genetics and the environment both play a part in leadership development. However, the relative contribution of each is subject to much scientific debate.
For example, intelligence plays a part in leadership development, as does emotional intelligence. Certain personality traits such as self-confidence, dominance and extroversion also play an important role. The family often influences us, as does the national and organisational culture. some individuals may have the potential to lead, but were never given the opportunity. And, some believe they cannot lead, when they could have.
However, most leaders would no doubt agree with the words of the American football coach Vince Lombardi who said, "Contrary to the opinion of many, leaders are not born. Leaders are made, and they are made by effort and hard work."
Leaders: Born and Made
Born and Made
(Gentry, Deal, Stawiski, & Ruderman, 2012) (Gentry, Deal, Stawiski, & Ruderman, 2012)
Leaders: Born and Made
Joseph Eric Williams
Saint Leo University
Leaders: Made or Born
Vince Lombardi once stated, “Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.” For centuries, this has been a debate one that continues into society today. There are many opinions on this topic, but one thing is certain; all leaders are born, effective leaders are made.
Every leader must be born with certain characteristics that distinguish them above their peers. One such characteristic is intelligence. Effective leaders aren 't necessarily the smartest people, but they have to be smart enough to do the job they 're assigned. Another trait is the ability to motivate others and themselves to achieve results, and to make decisions. These essential traits, ones that any leader must possess, are the foundation for the making of an effective
References: Bock, W. (2006). Three Star Leadership. Retrieved November 21, 2013, from Official site of Wally Bosch: http://www.threestarleadership.com Gentry, W., Deal, J. J., Stawiski, S., & Ruderman, M. (2012, March). Are Leaders Born or Made? Retrieved November 21, 2013, from Center for Creative Leadership: http://www.ccl.org