Strategic Leadership

Expert Interview With John Adair (33 minutes)

John Adair is one of the world's foremost leadership experts.

In this 33-minute interview with Mind Tools' Rachel Salaman, he outlines his seven functions of strategic leadership, pointing out where many leaders go wrong, and explaining how they can be more effective in their roles.

During this discussion, you'll learn:

• What you can do to be a more successful leader.
• The origins of the word "strategy," and why it's important for leaders to know its real meaning.
• How to develop future leaders, including understanding the connection between high quality leadership development and strong business results.
• How to motivate your teams best to meet organizational objectives.

Mind Tools Club Expert Interviews are in-depth interviews with world experts in key areas of management and personal development. They're available as podcast interviews on your PC or iPod/MP3 player, and as transcripts.

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