Today
I did what I usually do these days for clarification on something. I
googled, "What can I do to be a visionary Leader?" Of course,
the top two sites were by some of my classmates :), but I was looking for more
of a generic, but contemporary dialogue of the term. First, I found this quote:
Visionary Leadership increases
efficiency by moving decision-making responsibility to the frontline.
Efficiency is achieved with limited supervision. To make frontline
responsibility effective, leadership must give workers opportunity to develop
decision-making skills and learn to trust them.
http://www.motivation-tools.com/workplace/visionary_leadership.htm
And then I found a fantastic table at this site: http://www.primarygoals.org/books/visionary-leadership/
So, what can I do? I can inspire my cohorts by continuing to use and be innovated with technology with an attitude of sharing and encouragement. I can continue doing "my own thing" while also knowing "how" and "when" to redirect them to their own technology goals. I can redirect and maintain trust by asking them the right "what" and "why" questions.
Visionary leadership is being able to influence change in a culture where all members participate and have ownership. It is being available and valuable to the long range perspective of the goal(s).
Bonnie - thank you for posting the link to that website. I've not seen that before... but now have it bookmarked (using Delicious of course).
ReplyDeleteI like your idea of asking the correct what and why questions as well. I think above all, a leader is the person who has the job to explain the vision and one who can examine the landscape, define reality as the field of possibility, and guide the way. Additionally, their job is to lead the members of the organization to nurture and develop their own possibilities.