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Seven Transformations of Leadership.
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Successful leaders know that they need to develop their leadership skills on an ongoing basis – this helps them handle increasingly challenging situations.
However, many leaders stop learning at a particular skill level, meaning that their career progression falters.
So, how can you avoid this, and, so, realize your full potential?
Researchers David Rooke and William Torbert argue that there are seven stages that the most successful leaders go through, and that, by learning new skills, you can move from one stage to the next.
In this article, we'll look at these seven leadership transformations, and we'll discuss how you can move through each stage.
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Rooke, D. and Torbert, W.R. (2005) 'Seven Transformations of Leadership,' Harvard Business Review, April 2005. Available here. [Accessed July 5, 2012.]
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