LEADERSHIP CONTROL

LEADERSHIP CONTROL

As a leader we must understand the control dimension. The word control speaks of being in charge, run, have power over, rule or influence. However the control dimension comes in various modes. These modes also reflect what kind of a leader are you. The way you are going to be successful in leadership is also determined by how you are going to handle these control dimensions. Below are the leadership control dimensions, leaders can relate to:

1.      Leadership In Control: These leaders are able to control and influence their followers. The followers are easily related to the leader. Such leaders are charismatic and have certain type of gifting which make people easily follow them.

2.      Leaders Under Control: These are leaders who though they are leaders they are able to submit to authority above them. Many leaders are freelance and not under control. Whom are you submitting to in your leadership?

3.      Leadership Self Control: These leaders have inner strength which can make them to survive even no one is watching. They have character base which comes from self enablement or self-initiative. As a leader there are many moments which will call for your self control.

4.      Leadership Remote control: these leaders are not hands on. They are not involved in the activities they try to control. However they control followers even from afar. This is a dangerous control dimension.

5.      Leadership Over Control: These leaders over control their followers. The followers don’t have a say in the organization. These are dictatorial leaders. They are full of threats and intimidation.

6.      Leadership Out-of Control: These are wayward leaders. They can’t be told anything. They are rigid and not flexible. They can even kill in the name of leadership. Never be out of control.

Affirmation

·         I am a great leader.

·         I am an effective leader

·         I am an influential leader.

John Museredzo is a leadership expert with a passion for leadership growth and development.  He is an author of various leadership and motivational books. Contact him on motivatebusinessworld@gmail.com or follow him on www.john.blogspot.com or +263775127589, +263712154277