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Light-hearted, empathetic and cynical - a representation of those management behaviours that drive many people to despair. The lack of distinction throughout the corporate world between management and leadership practices when applied to senior positions is a key reason for performance mediocrity within the workplace. Through identifying these behaviours that are often used to avoid a lack of leadership, we may one day to be able address this issue more formally in the workplace. In the meantime please identify and share those management behaviours that are commonly used in your workplace to avoid what we all desire – effective leadership.
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FAKELEADERSHI
P20+ management tips for leadership avoidance
We all have our ‘leadership’ opinions
‘Why aren’t management leading?!!’
Often they go no-where
Thought ……but no influence
Want to know?
‘How did my boss become a senior manager when he/she has zero leadership skills?’
This presentation defines management behaviours that surround us
but are generally sidestepped to prevent rocking the boat
No glossThere are no pretty pictures and awesomely inspired imagery.
Just words.
So then, just what is..…fake leadership???
Whilst employed as a senior manager, fake leadership can be defined as;
1. An avoidance of defining what leadership is
2. A consistent lack of leadership behaviour3. The covering up of (1) and (2) via alternative behaviours
So how do you become a fake leader?
20+ tips to show you the way…..
1. Management mattersAs a senior manager your priority is managing sales, systems, processes, people and the numbers
Get this right and your lack of leadership will never be a real issue
Really.
2. ConfidenceBe full of it
even when you have no reason to be
You are the person who always knows what they are doing,
clearly you are a leader
3. Involve HRCorporates encourage managers to involve HR people/process in any decision (to avoid accountability)
It might be the wrong decision, but it was half OK if HR gave their approval
4. Know the theory…..of leadership inside and out. Put that leadership course certificate prominently on your office wall.
You may have zero leadership behaviours, but you know how it’s supposed to be done
This should be enough
5. Quote Apple and JobsQuote a reference to the iPhone, you will be right every time
Despite the irrelevance of Steve Jobs’ expertise and management style to your industry, quote him anyway.
No one will argue with you
6. Be on a ‘Leadership Team’
Surround yourself with likeminded managers on this exclusive team. Emphasise it’s importance on your public Outlook calendar.
Who can ever challenge your leadership qualities?
You’re on the team!
7. Force a positive internal slogan
‘Better together’‘Good to Great’
‘Striving for Excellence’
It’s what good leaders do. Anyone who questions the ‘cheese’ can be isolated for being negative.
Awesome.
8. Give the dog a boneOffer a surprise managers shout;
pizzaice-cream
Lunch at a local restaurant
Leaders pay for it. Everyone loves it.
9. Bark now and thenBite someone’s head off
Surprise everyone. You’re the boss. You’re the leader. You’re just like Steve Jobs
Keep them on their toes
10. Stroke your team petThere is one in every
team.When your leadership is lacking
the team lapdog will highlight your qualities
The others remain frustrated That’s their choice.
11. Dress to impress Shiny shoes!
Gigantic watch
Fancy penBig car
You are definitely a leader
12. Perception is realityHighly technical business and industry magazines.
Only leaders have time for such things.
Leave the latest editions scattered around your office. Drop in a random article quote
The leader knows all
13. Agree with… 1. Your boss about everything
2. Anyone more senior than you
3. Anything from HR
RememberThis is not leadership, this is effective avoidance.
14. Disagree with… 1. Your direct reports
2. Anyone less senior than you
3. Anything that hasn’t got HR approval
Reinforce your authority to steamroll leadership challenges
15. Monthly ExpensesNever do your own
ensure they are of significant value
True leaders spend up large and let others do the donkey work
16. Leadership pictures Black and white imagery of famous people long dead.
Your office is a shrine
You are a disciple
Their leadership qualities live on through you
17. Be neededenjoy a grand hotel, a drink & a nice
meal
Leaders must always personally attend fancy random events
Being a leader demands a lot of your time
This is your sacrifice.
18. Big company = hiding place
avoid leadership simply by existing within layers of management
let them come and get youif they dare
19. DistractionLaugh at othersEsp the competition and various internal teams.
your team will have this in common with you;
a distraction from your own weaknesses
20. The Big SignatureDominate the bottom of every document
Big leaders have page presence.
21. Narcissism A weakness for many
A complement for the fake leader
you know how awesome you really are.
Wikipedia: narcissism is a term that originated with Narcissus in Greek mythology who fell in love with his own image reflected in a pool of water. Currently it is used to describe a person characterized by egotism, vanity, pride, or selfishness; an erotic gratification derived from admiration of one's own physical or mental attributes.
And finally. Numbers.Always manage the numbers.
Leadership is not the top priority valued by the shareholders.
The numbers are.
Always.
For more tips on leadership avoidance you can follow me on YouTube:
Kind Regards, David
david the leader
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Rate your bossHow many of David’s tips relate to your boss?• 3 to 5 = typical scenario, observe and
learn• 5 to 10 = look for another job• 10 to 15 = leave your job regardless• 15 to 20 = your boss is a twat in any
language• >20 = David Brent
