There are many ways to lead people, the best way predicts Machiavelli in The Prince, is to lead by example, and be loved and respected. Of course, too Machiavelli is quick to note that if that does not work the second best way is to lead by fear; feared and respected. I propose you learn how to lead by example and to be loved and respected and try to continue that method, as it is best for all concerned. Now then, just so you know what we are talking about here let me recommend a couple of books to you:
"Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Practice and Principles"
by Peter Drucker - 1985.
Participating in the entrepreneurial economy means you must understand what it is and how it works and Mr. Drucker starts out by explaining it in the introduction before he even starts the book. Fostering innovation, understanding the animal and using this knowledge to produce constant and continual creativity in business is the first section and next he explains entrepreneurship in action and how practicing these techniques and strategizing can produce winning products and services and methods for marketing them.
What an interesting book to read again now that we have experienced another two decades of constant innovations. Amazing that some of these strategies seem so obvious now and it is equally as interesting that even with all the modern communication, that the underlining foundations of innovation creation are similar.
"Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun"
by Wess Roberts, PhD. - 1987.
The book is a quick history of who Attila the Hun was and how he commanded respect and leadership in his time. The book takes some of these strategies and puts them into a modern context. How one must desire to lead, honor customs, pick your enemies wisely, responsibilities of leaders, decisiveness, delegating, negotiation, discretion, and leaving with dignity.
Despite the current accepted methods of "feel good leadership" one thing should be noted and that is that leading by fear, strength, honor and conviction also works. There are times no matter what any Neo-Feel Good psychologist tells you, that such methods would be wise to employ. Surely, not a topic that will make you many friends discussing, but the reality is it works.
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Now then after you re-read The Prince by Machiavelli, then go pick up each of these other books and do a little soul searching. After that, you will be ready for your future leadership position in the Real Estate Community. Oh, and subscribe to this blog for your on-going education. (no you won't get credit, but you will be a better man for it).
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Thanks for this valuable post.
Vickie Nagy