We are facing a critical era of transformation in healthcare. As organizations strategize to find stability through turbulent times, managers, directors, and executives will feel added pressure to achieve continuous, dynamic results.
The success of each department will depend on a single crucial factor: Is there a “boss” or a “leader” in place?
A “boss” refers to an individual who is in charge of the employee or an organization. He exercises control over employees, orders, assigns tasks and duties to them and is entitled to take decisions on some matters. Bad bosses will motivate through fear tactics, defer blame to others, take credit for other’s successes and bully members into producing results.
The term “leader” is defined as an individual who possesses the ability to influence and inspire others towards the accomplishment of goals. Communication coupled with integrity compel people to follow. Great leaders think about what their body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice communicate to their staff. They often take the time to say things face-to-face rather than through email in order to build trust, develop relationships, manage conflict, and encourage employees. Leaders pull the best out of each member and inspire group success.
It is important to note that the teams which produce the most effective and long-lasting results are the ones that are directed by leaders, not bosses.
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams
Transform Bosses into Leaders
Where bosses fail, leaders prevail. If you’ve noticed that you have more bosses than leaders in your organization- all is not lost. Aspiring and current managers, directors or executives can begin improving their ability to lead. Wiederhold and associates offer specialized assessments as well as a number of training programs designed to develop quality leaders that are custom fit to your organization. If you are interested in learning more, just let me know.
Here’s to your success,
Jim
