The leadership thing – a unique perspective. Issue 2 (25th February 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mazze, Edward; Davis, Stanley
• Is Part Of: Strategic HR review. Volume 19:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 71
• Page End: 74
• Publication Date: 2020-02-25
• Subjects: Leadership -- Business -- Government -- Social organization; Personnel management -- Periodicals; 658.305
• DOI: 10.1108/SHR-12-2019-0090
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1475-4398

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to surface the misdirection of certain accepted organization development and executive compensation practices. Design/methodology/approach: Against a backdrop of academic leadership studies, this paper engages the authors' hands-on expertise drawn from their joint 100 plus years of organization building experience. Findings: The pragmatic consideration of leaders' performance and potential boils down to assessing their attitude, skills, knowledge and impact. Originality/value: This paper exposes the inadvertent effect of some common customs and policies on organizations.