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Great Leaders Cultivate Passion, They Don't Command It

In today's fast-paced corporate world, we've all encountered leaders who seem to have a stockpile of motivational catchphrases. They implore their employees to "be passionate," "find that burning desire," or "discover your hunger." While these words sound inspiring, we must ask ourselves: do these leaders genuinely inspire, or are they merely skilled in the art of rhetoric?  Let's explore the idea that authentic leadership goes much deeper than buzzwords and focus on the leaders who lead by example instead of merely commanding. Imagine you own a fruit tree, and one day you came to the tree and ordered it, "Next time I come to you, you better have some fruits for me!" Would you say that is how all farmers get their fruits? Not at all. Everyone knows that you have to cultivate it. Just like you cannot order your tree to bear fruits, you cannot order your employees to be passionate or to have a hunger for success. Just like that, you can...

"Two is not always better than one"

  In modern organizations, efficiency and clarity are paramount. It's no secret that the success of any entity hinges on its ability to adapt and streamline its operations. However, some organizations seem to have missed the memo, as they persist with outdated and redundant structures that not only hinder productivity but also stifle growth. One such problematic structure involves the presence of two heads in a single unit. Picture this: within an organization, there exists a division comprising several departments, each of which houses multiple units. This, on the surface, might seem like a reasonable organizational structure. However, the problem arises when a unit introduces a functional head, may it be a manager or another or whatever the title is given, as long as there are two leaders within a single unit sharing overlapping responsibility within the same unit, is a recipe for failure. The issues with this structure become glaringly evident when we examine the dynamics ...