Moral intelligence for successful leadership

2006 ◽  
Vol 2006 (40) ◽  
pp. 13-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doug Lennick ◽  
Fred Kiel
Keyword(s):  
Successful Leadership ◽  
Moral Intelligence

Perfectly Confident Leadership

2021 ◽  
pp. 000812562199217
Author(s):  
Don A. Moore
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Successful Leadership

The leadership literature is replete with admonitions that successful leadership requires confidence. While that may be true, striving for greater confidence runs the risk of overconfidence. Overconfident leaders put themselves, their teams, and their organizations at risk. There are reasons to be skeptical that greater confidence improves performance, and substantial reasons to worry that greater confidence can undermine preparation. This article offers suggestions to avoid being fooled by overconfident charlatans. It also offers strategies for wise and honest leaders who would like to be both confident and truthful.

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