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Usually people think of a leader as the one who sets the agenda for private and public sector organizations. But the real value of leadership lies in execution. The key difference between a good leader and a great one is the ability to turn ideas into reality. What's more, while ideas can be generated by an individual, execution can be accomplished only by a team that works together.
The teams at the top determine the environment and the culture. They decide what gets rewarded, punished, recognized and ignored. A leadership team that displays drive and purpose is able to manage change while managing the work. Choosing and developing the leadership team, while time-consuming, is the most important competency of a leader.
Although developing the leadership team is seldom emphasized in executive performance objectives, Moravec and Associates Leadership Management Consultants have found it a powerful determinant of exceptional performance. Take Charge from the Start and Leadership for Results are programs that emphasize this critical element in developing adaptability, increasing business skills and the capacity to learn, and understanding and navigating the organization.
Leaders who have mastered the skill of building a dynamic executive or management leadership team will find that they increase their own self-awareness and exhibit true leadership stature.