Why having a vision isn’t enough to be an effective leader | Suzy Welch for Big Think+

"If you're a manager or a leader and all you do is dream big dreams and talk about the future in lofty visionary terms and you don't actually get anything done, everyone is going to hate you."
The work of a good leader takes diplomacy, courage, and conviction. Finding the right approach to guide others can be difficult, and many miss the mark. But best-selling author and professor at the NYU Stern School of Business Suzy Welch argues that a blend of leading and managing is the key.

Welch crafted the word “lanager” to describe this approach: A merging of the big sky, visionary thinking that leaders inspire as well as more tactical, managerial strategizing. The “lanager” also acts as the conduit between employees and the C-suite.

Implementing this dualistic approach can foster trust with employees and inspire united action towards common goals. Here are Welch’s top tips for genius-level leadership.

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