As I wrote in a previous blog entry, to teach is to transform. When you're a leader seeking transformation of what you and your followers are doing, you better look at your ability to teach. William DePuy, the American general who transformed the American army after the Vietnam War, saw that teaching was a central part of his role as transformative leader. I'd like you to go deeper into this … [Read more...]
Teaching And Transformation
November 16, 2012 by
To transform is to teach. You must be an effective teacher if your followers are to realize transformation, if their group or organization is to become something significantly different and better than what it has been. Osmosis won't cut it. Serving as a silent example won't, either. And don't get me started about the non-starter of yelling, shouting, and bullying your way to transformation. Nope, … [Read more...]