Life
21st Century Leader
My message for those in positions of authority, whether supervisors, managers or overseers would be this; old school leadership relies heavily on the compliance of those being led. It also relies on the ability of the leader to develop ideas, strategies and solutions, and everyone else executes the task. But the 21st Century leader isn’t focused on compliance, as much as they are focused on engagement.
When you get your people engaged they are far more productive, they are more focused and more creative when given a platform to express themselves and feel valued. In a way the 21st Century Leader is someone who taps into what it means to be ‘human’, and draws that out of their people. As a leader, I am committed to drawing greatness out of my people and tapping into what makes them human, inspiring confidence within them to further work towards achieving the common goal. Like the formation of the geese help to travel longer distances, by leveraging the strength of the rest of the flock, so will leveraging the skills, talents and ability of the people you lead.”
Christopher Duff is the co-founder of Toronto based Styles by Niché a social enterprise that seeks to inspire confidence and change the lives of young people. He can be contacted on 1 647 328 6402 or by email at: [email protected]
