Conclusion
This research shows that the most effective leaders appreciate and employ both the forceful and the enabling approaches to leadership. They understand how these two styles complement each other. And their open-mindedness allows them to lead with versatility, recognizing that they have a choice on how to respond most appropriately to the leadership challenge at hand. This flexibility gives them an edge over leaders who rely on one approach and neglect the other.
Robert B. Kaiser is director of research and development at Kaplan DeVries Inc., a Greensboro firm that provides leadership consulting to executives and executive teams. He holds an M.S. degree from Illinois State University.
A Measure of Versatility
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