Friday, October 26, 2007
Where Have All the Leaders Gone? (Part III)
Move over, baby boomers. The emerging leaders have a different set of experiences, expectations, and rules
When Jimmy Connors reached the top of the tennis world, reporters asked whether he could continue to beat the veterans. His blunt response: "I'm only worried about the young guys coming up behind me."
Well, baby boomers, watch out, because the emerging leaders are coming up fast behind you. Their approach to leadership is entirely different than yours. They don't care about position power, status, and organizational hierarchy, or even having followers. Instead, they are superb networkers who find collaborators to create opportunities and businesses. They are on line 24/7, always networking, always in touch. That's why Facebook and You Tube are so popular.
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