Learning to Lead

Source: CPA Trendlines

In a recent blog post, Rick Telberg wonders whether dramatic changes in business and technology have changed what it means to be a leader. There's no easy answer to the question of which characteristics are most important for today's leaders, but accounting industry observers agree that learning and adaptability are paramount.

According to Jeff De Cagna, a widely respected strategic adviser, “In a time when you can't be certain what new, unforeseen and complex challenge will emerge next, the capacity to learn and adapt is absolutely crucial.” Unfortunately, he says, “learning is also the capability that is least present in leaders who have become successful on the basis of  what they already know.”

De Cagna observes that “most of the learning that leaders are doing today is about getting caught up rather than getting ahead. This dynamic must change if our organizations are going to thrive in the 21st century.”

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From CPA Trendlines, http://cpatrendlines.com, September 17, 2009, “CPA Leadership Lessons for Turbulent Times.”