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The practice of leadership, like the practice of medicine, involves two core processes: diagnosis first and then action. And

amended. In an organization where people are valued for their judgment, the question asked is not “What would the people above me in the hierarchy do?” but “What do I think is the best thing to do here in the service of the mission of the organization?”

The Practice of Adaptive Leadership by Ronald Heifetz, Alexander Grashow, and Marty Linsky

some of the narratives flowing through his mind. Those might include beliefs such as: Everyone should speak plainly Great leaders decide the way forward and inspire others to follow I believe in hierarchy and the duty of subordinates to follow their leaders Quality is everything Work comes first

Confident leaders have the conviction to advocate for their ideas even in new situations that might make them uncomfortable.

7. Institute peer leadership consulting.

Leadership is expertise. It is not rhetoric or cheerleading speeches. People will follow a person who organizes and manages others, because he or she has credibility and expertise—a knowledge of the profession—and demonstrates an understanding of human nature.

A leader must be perceptive and respond swiftly.

Leading adaptive change requires you to step beyond your default behaviors into an unknown situation and to learn something new. That means experiencing a period of incompetence.