Leadership Strategies in a Time of Growth April 2010 In this issue: Who's in Control Here? Leading Across the Generational Chasm Finding the Path Holistic Leadership A Recession's Effect on Leadership
Click here to read OI Partners' Job-Search Advice for People over 40.	Leadership comes in all sizes and shapes and it is no longer defined by title, expertise or experience.  It can appear in the most unexpected places.  Keeping the focus of everyone in your organization on a vision can require the flexibility of a chameleon, the charisma of a rock star and the wisdom of an ancient oracle.  What are we poor mortals to do?  Start with recognizing the multiple viewpoints and goals of the people you are leading and bring them with you in the journey.  We have provided some strategies and techniques to guide you. Even more important is putting aside perceptions of the past and taking a risk on creating the future. Sincerely, Lateyfa Ali OI Partners - E. K. Ward & Associates Buffalo, New York Who's in Control Here? The old style of management assumed the manager did the thinking and the worker did the job. Those days are gone forever.  Here are 10 ways to ensure top talent is attracted to your company so you reap the benefits. Leading Across the Generational Chasm There is no magic technique or management style that is going to work across the generational chasm that exists in today's workplace. Bringing the generations together may be the greatest leadership challenge you will face. Finding the Path Leadership is not an individual sport. You cannot lead without having followers, especially in today's workplace. Here are five things every good leader instinctively knows.  Holistic Leadership A senior leader is only as good as the team which drives his or her vision. Recent research takes a look at the inherent and acquired traits of leaders.   A Recession's Effect on Leadership Not surprisingly, a recession can adversely affect a society's optimism. But when it comes to leaders, little research has been conducted on the influence recessions have on the outlook of top management.