Comments on: 12 Ways To Spot Ineffective Leadership

By: Mita Pogue

Mita Pogue — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 03:57:00 +0000

The list probably could have been condensed a bit by combining 6 and 11 (focus) as well as 7 and 12 (vision/forward looking) – separated they are a bit redundant.

By: Mary Claire Farnell

Mary Claire Farnell — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 08:57:00 +0000

Hi Mike. You’ve got some interesting insights here. I do believe the a leader who manifests these characteristics cannot lead long enough because sooner his organization is headed for a disaster. He will not be able to keep the best people to help him for I am sure they will leave the company so soon without hesitation. For me , an authentic leader must be a servant leader- one that seeks the best for his people and not only for himself. He must also be flexible meaning he able to use different leadership styles to adapt to a particular person or situation.

By: Achyutha

Achyutha — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:00:00 +0000

I worked for a so called leader. He had a vision for the heck of it,had a target for others to achive or be fired, had a nice blue print document made by a consultant for the division only to be put in cold storage, he regularly held monthly review meetings to blame the subordinates, for him a discipline was most important meaning not opening our mouths on bad things, there was always his assurance on resources but never fulfilled,if there was any slippage we would loose whatever little we had. He would the repeat the mantra he would tolerate anything other than slippage on discipline and performance. I can go on, on and on.
To summarize his leadership style was bulldoze, manipluate,demoralize , divide and rule. He killed the organization and he was eventually fired.

By: Ellen K

Ellen K — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 02:31:00 +0000

This list should be mailed to the White House. On every count, Obama has failed.

By: johnquincy

johnquincy — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 06:49:00 +0000

leadership in the outer world is different in the kingdom leadership because it is the world or government that is freed from the sin! all u must to do is repent first so that we can lead people to the right path of salvation!

By: James

James — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 07:44:00 +0000

Thats a really interesting perspective looking at the other side of the coin when people focus primarily on good leadership traits. I think people always look for character in leaders. If they have little or no honour/integrity/character then they can’t be trusted and wont want the best for their team.

I think there’s a overall theme within this list that you’ve written and thats a lack of confidence in leadership. Any leader studies leadership and finds improvement through personal development of their chosen skill.

By: Tommy Gheran

Tommy Gheran — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:19:00 +0000

In reply to Mike Myatt. I really want to thank you for all you have done...

By: Jonicelle

Jonicelle — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000

In reply to Teddy. yes and we should learn from the past

By: Job

Job — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:34:00 +0000

I’m a leader in education. I have taken on schools that have ‘lost their way’. In each school there have been fundamental problems with the way the schools have been led/managed. In each school the degree of ineffective leadership from the principal has been proportional to the outcomes for learners. The school I have just joined is one of the lowest performing schools in the country. Go figure. I agree with every single one of the statements listed above as I have picked up their consequences time after time. Of course I can’t say that I am perfect but I do know my weaknesses and their impact on others. Can I suggest a lack of self awareness as number 13?

By: Mark Ossendryver

Mark Ossendryver — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:28:00 +0000

I agree with everything you say and would like to add: as
important as it is to own the characteristics described it is also important
for current leaders to identify traits in others in our environments (not only
in our company’s) and nurture them to develop those leadership qualities and
skills for the future. In a way (and I know your views on the terms “coach” and
“mentor”) we all have the ability to coach, mentor, advise and make an impact
on the future.
PS- An amazing bi-product of this approach is the amount you yourself will learn from it!