Many leaders manage “somehow” and often cannot provide a clear answer to the question “How do you lead?” However, a clear leadership idea is the foundation for building and sustainably developing a functional and trusting relationship with those they lead.

This lecture is based on a central thesis: An effective leader understands their leadership context, possesses a suitable and clear leadership idea, communicates it to those they lead, and acts accordingly.

Four different leadership roles will be presented, representing the dimensions of a robust leadership idea:

• The Boss takes primary responsibility for decisions and problem-solving. They communicate their expectations regarding results and working methods.
• The Coach focuses on the potential and self-responsibility of those they lead.
• The Partner shares responsibility with those they lead. Decisions and problem-solving are developed and carried out together.
• The Enabler ensures that those they lead have the necessary structural conditions to successfully fulfill their tasks.

This lecture is an inspiring yet practical guide to cognizant leadership. Using practical examples, it demonstrates how leaders can successfully reflect on and implement their leadership context and leadership idea. This lecture is also an advocacy for more diversity and self-responsibility in leadership.

CEOs, executives, board members, works council, leaders, managers, CHROs, HR directors, heads of training & development, consultants and leadership coaches.