Merry Christmas

Well Ron perhaps we can cause some real interaction with this topic. I too will go with the leader! See we are in agreement again. However the question you raised is who has the MOST IMPACT?

In a successful organization I unequivocally believe that leader(s) have the most impact. It is the leaders responsibility to make sure the organization hires the right people. In the event that a poor hiring choice was made the leader is also accountable to determine if the newbie can adapt to their new environment in a reasonably short period of time. If not making a decisive decision to remove this person from the “bus” before cultural damage can take place is a necessity.

Another question is what is the definition of a leader? Is it the owner, an upper manager or any individual in the organization.

I would assert that their are leaders that are appointed by title and others that step up to the plate and take a leadership position. Which is what Ron is pointing out to our readership in his preceding post.

An excellent leader will develop players that will step up to plate on a daily basis. Leaders who may not be empowered to hire and fire can still spread  positive culture and when necessary inform the powers that be that the organization has a problem employee on its hands. This will probably will not come as a surprise but presenting examples along with good documentation makes it easier to remove the problem.

Now it’s time for you to chime in with your thoughts on the subject.

Happy Holidays.

Guy and Ron