Leadership in Practice Management
Default Author • Dec 05, 2017

Leveraging Leadership within Practice Management

Studies show disaggregation of the world is becoming increasingly more common. Employment in the 21st century is extremely unstable and loyalty does not hold the same power and control that it previously has. Research shows millennials will change jobs 35 times in their lifetime, as compared to the baby boomers who typically changed jobs 5 times throughout their career. So what does this mean for us and how can we become great leaders?

Great leaders help organisations create a culture of flourishing and consequently create an organisation full of high performing leaders. They act as an impact magnifier, encouraging others to become exceptional leaders and develop themselves personally and professionally. Leadership is a life long journey of experimentation and experience. Similar to good wine, it only gets better with age!

Evidence shows that only two thirds of leadership ability is actually learnt. The rest is in your hands to transform your leadership capability. Take a look at the principles of effective leadership through the lens of positive psychology along with the SHARP leadership framework outlined below.

  • Strengths
    Leaders should stop trying to eliminate weaknesses and learn to focus on their strengths.

  • Health
    Leaders need to stop eliminating stress and learn how to integrate periods of restoration.

  • Absorption
    Leaders should stop waiting for focus to strike. Instead they learn how to achieve consistent engagement and presence.

  • Relationships
    Leaders should stop trying to exert power and control, but learn how to cultivate healthy relationships through positivity and authenticity.

  • Purpose
    Leaders learn how to find meaning and commitment in everything they do.

This SHARP framework synthesizes the science behind the ultimate success of great leaders. To read more about the SHARP framework, read The Joy of Leadership , a newly released book by the founders of Potentialife, Angus Ridgway and Dr Tal Ben-Shahar.

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