The challenge of leadership

Building on Jime's ideals on leadership, a manager is a title and work function; it is nothing more than a role - leadership is so much more. The challenge of leadership is to influence the team in a positive and productive manner.

The challenge of leadership is to provide purpose to team members by setting achievable goals, also providing direction when required and the motivation to achieve team goals. 

We spend a great deal of our lives at work, what team members do not need is an arrogant and self-centered manager who makes work miserable for all involved. 

Instead, businesses need leaders who make work both fun and productive so that people are happy to show up day in day out - then they earn the respect of their peers.