CEO Blog
February 2012
Effective Leadership
In recent times the importance of leadership in an organisation has emerged again as a hot topic of discussion. Consensus, which can result in the establishment of the lowest common denominator between competing parties, has been proven, too often, to be a recipe for mediocrity.
There is no doubt the energy of inspiration ultimately determines the progress and vitality of an organisation. Linked to inspiration is the pivotal importance of trust in the relationship between leaders and those they seek to collaborate with.
The presence of trust in a relationship enables practical steps to be taken to advance an organisation’s goals. At rock bottom, trust is generated when genuine efforts are made by leaders to honour the spirit of their words. Trust breeds confidence in the intention and actions of leaders.
The American Founding Fathers proclaimed, “In God we trust”. They also knew that without trust, nobody can stand, since trust is the intangible, yet real glue of growth and development in organisations and between individuals. Fundamental to trust is leaders possessing values which reflect sound ethics.
As some international media figures have found in recent months, authority is built on trust, and without it leadership simply becomes false and laughable.
Whatever our particular leadership role in life, may we never forget that people can always be persuaded to join leaders who are inspirational and trustworthy, then great things happen!
Patrick J. Lynch
C.E.O.
Contact:
p.lynch@nzceo.org.nz
(04) 496-1739 Wk
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