'They (the politicians) appear to be morally bankrupt.' Well, in the words of a retired Federal politician. What happens when we extend that concept? What do we find when we transfer that thinking to the federal political sphere? That conclusion was the same leadership principles that I hold as important apply whether I am leading myself or occupying a leadership role within a group. I can remember having a valuable discussion about these two concepts a number of years ago when I was consulting with a number of under-grads about moving through their studies and finding their leadership space. The group of 80 students came to the same conclusion as I had a number of years earlier. How do self-leadership and leadership differ? Therefore, the concepts of self-leadership and leadership are worth considering. The concepts of self-leadership and leadership Specifically, when we are thinking about leadership and our leadership aspirations. It is so important to consider our words, both written and spoken.

“The Real Julia”, “God Save the Governor General”, “I didn’t inhale”, just to quote a few. Historically, Australia has witnessed public figures speak words that have gone on to define them, frame them forever. It framed our thinking and gave us insight into future leadership behaviour. However, all we could really count on was what was coming out of mouths in the public sphere. There is a whole heap of material that we can imagine. (We will never know what happened privately.) Think on Peter Dutton’s press moments on Malcolm Turnbull’s public statements on the lack of words from Morrison. Reflecting on the leadership machinations in the federal sphere the words that were used publicly framed the leadership position of the individuals.

Concrete and specific or vague and abstract.

To contextualise the faculties information this is why effective language and words are important.Ĭhoice of words assists with sorting the following: The University of Washington has a concise paper on the choice of words. Why does the language of leadership matter?Īt Affectus, we believe language is incredibly important. For example, Bill Shorten’s jump in popularity when he has been lagging so badly. BUT, if individuals are focused only on the role they can occupy then the strategic focus is blurred or can be hijacked. Of course, organisations need people in roles and responsibilities. And as a result, those who we might assist become less important or invisible. However, if we, individually or as a group (or party, committee or team), put our focus on the leader rather than leadership then the activities similar to those of 20–24 August can consume our energies. This doesn’t mean Mr Turnbull can’t go on and demonstrate leadership or claim the leader crown in another role.

Whereas demonstrating leadership is a choice of an individual or a group.įrom our research and observations, the role of leader can be transient and can disappear quickly as seen through the demise of Malcolm Turnbull. The title Leader is often bestowed by others on an individual. The title Leader vs demonstrating leadership Leader or Leadership? Leader is about the individual whereas leadership is about the ability, behaviour and action of an individual and or a group. Is it self-leadership or just leadership? Is it about me or others?Īffectus believes it is all about leadership and everyone understanding that they have the potential to undertake leadership roles.

Is it a leader or leadership, and does it matter?

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