Effective People

I have tremendous interest in most of the issues discussed. The apex thinker presents a realistic view and rationale point of how most people behave rather than how they are suppose to behave. This view of people helps me as a leader to focus on how to handle the possible issues rather than chasing after solutions which might not work.

I thought the lecture on the 7 habits of highly effective people is a good piece of knowledge and tool I can use as I continue to gain more knowledge in leadership and grow as a leader. One of my favorite parts of the recording is where Dr Stephen Covey describes the difference between a manager and a leader; he portrays the leader as the guy who can see pass the current obstacles and obstructions; That really conforms to my view of who an effective leader is, his description was not just about leaders but principled centered leaders, leaders who don’t flow with the masses or the wind but stand on their core principle and not just any principle but principles that can help to uplift the capabilities of all people in society. These principles don’t only apply to the way leaders lead in organizations, but also to the way they live their day to day lives, for me that this perception is very important.

I abide and accept the principle that leading is a way of life not something we put on and off; that is why I think employees who are more interested in impressing rather than really working should be admonished. I have seen so many people who have made it into management positions just by being the “Yes Bossman” guy, they always pretend to be working when the boss is present and then lazy around when no one is watching, they try to get more time with the boss to get some negative perception of everyone to the manager, so everyone looks bad, and they look good. Good leaders should be equipped to see beyond the smoke screen, and reject employees like that. This and the practice of the lack of fairness is what has