Are you being a controlling or helpful leader?
Some may view a leader in an organization as either being
controlling or helpful. What is the difference between being controlling and
helpful? There are several distinguishing features including level of strictness
within the organization, services rendered, organization’s growth, levels of
creativity, and diversity. These are some statements one can consider when
leading a company while determining some controlling or helpful perspectives.
This post will either help one to transform from being a controlling to a helpful
leader; or become a more helpful leader.
Being a controlling leader can have severe effects on the
organization including little to no creativity displayed within the company,
low levels of productivity, and low periods of positive growth. If the leader
controls too many aspects of the organization, it may decrease the level of
creativity by not allowing new ideas, new methods of completing task, and new
organization structures to be tested. Next, a controlling leader can decrease
levels of productivity by providing services that the company as a culture,
group and organization do not need. In turn, time, energy and resources are
used that do not add to the growth and success of the organization. Also, being
a controlling leader creates periods of little to no growth. Employees and
customers may feel that a leader do not listen or attempt to understand various
opinions. This may create an environment of decreased creativity.
Being a helpful leader means providing a service that the
organization needs; meeting the needs of the followers/ employees, individually;
and providing a vision that allows predecessors to build upon afterwards.
Leading in a fashion that is helpful can be difficult at times because it can
be perceived as being controlling. However, exploring the differences in
control and assistance may provide a greater understanding of the leadership
field and increase leader effectiveness. Being a leader that offers services
that are necessary within the organization is important because this shows that
the leader understands the organization and observes its strengths and
weaknesses. This ability is important when leading any organization. Being a
helpful leader means meeting the needs of the followers/ employees and
consumers as well. By focusing on the followers and consumers, the leader sets
the focus of the organization upon the individuals that actually develops the
company through sells and human resources. Supplying a healthy vision as a
helpful leader shows intended direction of the company while providing some
margin for flexibility and change.
All in all, the difference between being a controlling and
helpful leader is significant. One
should assess leadership styles and adjust accordingly because a leader’s style
may affect the future of the organization. Being a controlling leader can have
severe effects on the organization including little to no creativity being
within the company, low levels of productivity, and low periods of positive
growth. Being a helpful leaders means providing a service that the organization
needs; meeting the needs of the followers/ employees; and providing a good vision.
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