Task-doing vs. Responsibility Taking - A Subtle Distinction
The Subtle Distinction Between Task-doing and Responsibility Taking
I have been reading a book on parenthood recently (yes, tech guys also read such books :-)) and there has been a discussion about responsibility. Even when fathers devote their time to spending time with children and doing some tasks related to children and family, they may still not take responsibility for it. So you can take your children to the doctor when they are sick, bring them to school or kindergarten every day, go with them to a playground… and still not take responsibility.
Read MoreTechnical Leader Worries: I Want to Build Trust in My Team but I Don't Want Them to Do What They Want
Understanding Trust in Leadership
Trust is a very big word and very often misused. Many leaders, in an attempt to build trust, feel obliged to allow people to do anything they want. However, they also wish to have some impact on how a task is completed.
Read MoreThe Charisma of a Leader
The Essence of the Charismatic Leader
Recently, I’ve been working more with leaders of development teams, and I’ve become quite intrigued by the topic of dynamism and the charisma that often accompanies it.
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