Interesting thoughts are discussed here on how to define great leadership. What I find exciting are the points that are being made in this discussion/article which are not often heard stuff like - being a visionary, communicator, strategic thinker etc. which everybody confuses as the only important traits leaders need.
The article says outstanding leadership has its effect on followers.
Key pointers to outstanding leadership
- Are the followers reaching their potential?
- Are they learning?
- How are their followers behaving?
- What are their followers producing as results?
I completely agree with this view. Many a times, I find grand vision(s) being set or announced and then everything in a company falls flat as it cannot be seen through by people at the front-end. It starts with the upper/middle management who just don't understand, can't comprehend, are unable to align or don't see it in the same spirit. It has a ripple effect on people under them. It leaves the front-end confused.
The customers, of course, move to another company to buy what they need!
Do a reality check on your followers and what customers or their colleagues think about them. It has a direct reflection on you as a leader.