{"id":2503,"date":"2012-06-13T15:33:00","date_gmt":"2012-06-13T20:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/?p=2503"},"modified":"2013-06-25T09:56:00","modified_gmt":"2013-06-25T14:56:00","slug":"agile-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/2012\/06\/agile-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"Agile Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/karlmoore\/2012\/06\/12\/agility-the-ingredient-that-will-define-next-generation-leadership\/?goback=%2Egde_3278511_member_123917962\" target=\"_blank\">Here is a Forbes article<\/a> that hits on a crucial topic for the next generation of leaders \u2013 agility (h\/t Rick Brimacomb).\u00a0 Short article but let\u2019s set the table:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>For companies to continue succeeding, next generation leaders must be able to handle any curve ball thrown their way. Leading through this new business environment requires the capability to sense and respond to changes in the business environment with actions that are focused, fast and flexible. The best way to put it: next generation leaders have to be <em>agile<\/em>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Exactly.\u00a0 The business market moves in rapid, titanic shifts requiring leaders to be nimble and agile to react.\u00a0 The author\u2019s description:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Agile individuals are motivated by expanding their knowledge, questioning the status quo, and actively migrate towards challenges. They thrive off of solving the difficult problems within the organization, as they believe it mutually benefits themself and the company.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>I have worked extensively with a couple of leaders that fit this description and they are impressive to observe.\u00a0 In my experience, they possess not only the agility described above but also an anticipation of what is coming.\u00a0 When you combine anticipation with agility, you find a powerful leader who can move his or her company successfully through the ever-changing and evolving marketplace.<\/p>\n<p>As they say, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/karlmoore\/2012\/06\/12\/agility-the-ingredient-that-will-define-next-generation-leadership\/?goback=%2Egde_3278511_member_123917962\" target=\"_blank\">read the entire article<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is a Forbes article that hits on a crucial topic for the next generation of leaders \u2013 agility (h\/t Rick Brimacomb).\u00a0 Short article but let\u2019s set the table: For companies to continue succeeding, next generation leaders must be able to handle any curve ball thrown their way. Leading through this new business environment requires the capability to sense and respond to changes in the business environment with actions that are focused, fast and flexible. The best way to put it: next generation leaders have to be agile. Exactly.\u00a0 The business market moves in rapid, titanic shifts requiring leaders to be nimble and agile to react.\u00a0 The author\u2019s description: Agile&hellip; <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"http:\/\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/2012\/06\/agile-leadership\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"bgseo_title":"","bgseo_description":"","bgseo_robots_index":"","bgseo_robots_follow":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[31],"tags":[1423,1700,49,31,1670,97],"class_list":["post-2503","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-leadership","tag-ability","tag-agility","tag-economy","tag-leadership","tag-leadership-style","tag-select-metrix"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5Oho-En","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":1973,"url":"http:\/\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/2009\/03\/gaps-in-agility\/","url_meta":{"origin":2503,"position":0},"title":"Gaps In Agility","author":"Derrick Moe","date":"March 23, 2009","format":false,"excerpt":"Cuts, layoffs, workforce reductions\u2026the stories are everywhere in the media today as this economy takes it\u2019s toll on business.\u00a0 Clearly it appears that more cuts are underway in March and will be reflected in the next labor statistics report.\u00a0 This approach is needed during a recession so no company can\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Economy&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Economy","link":"http:\/\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/category\/economy\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":15946,"url":"http:\/\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/2018\/04\/the-leadership-revolution-of-gen-x\/","url_meta":{"origin":2503,"position":1},"title":"The Leadership Revolution of Gen X","author":"Derrick Moe","date":"April 18, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"We're at an interesting place in our country's generational gap. The large Baby Boomer generation is flowing out of the workplace daily while the largest generation, Millennials, are ascendant.\u00a0 However, before we turn the leadership keys over to the Millennials, there is a generation with something to say...Gen X. Gen\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Generations&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Generations","link":"http:\/\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/category\/generations\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/deva-darshan-438757-unsplash.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/deva-darshan-438757-unsplash.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/deva-darshan-438757-unsplash.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/deva-darshan-438757-unsplash.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/deva-darshan-438757-unsplash.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":2520,"url":"http:\/\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/2012\/09\/managing-paradoxes\/","url_meta":{"origin":2503,"position":2},"title":"Managing Paradoxes","author":"Derrick Moe","date":"September 12, 2012","format":false,"excerpt":"From the Herman Trend Alert email newsletter (sorry, no link): Agile Thinking Skills. In this period of sustained economic and political uncertainty, and, agile thinking and the ability to prepare for multiple scenarios is vital. In industries that face significant regulatory and environmental challenges, including life sciences, and energy and\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Assessing&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Assessing","link":"http:\/\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/category\/hiring\/assessing\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":2586,"url":"http:\/\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/2015\/06\/leadership-during-uncertain-times\/","url_meta":{"origin":2503,"position":3},"title":"Leadership During Uncertain Times","author":"Derrick Moe","date":"June 25, 2015","format":false,"excerpt":"\u201cStrong opinions, weakly held\u201d is the mantra from this Harvard Business Review article.\u00a0 Actually, the article provides 3 excellent leadership suggestions: Get emotional. Be whimsical. Express doubt. Now those 3 items, in terms of leadership, should pique your interest.\u00a0 In case not, here is an excerpt from each topic: Get\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Leadership&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Leadership","link":"http:\/\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/category\/leadership\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":157,"url":"http:\/\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/2006\/07\/generational-differences\/","url_meta":{"origin":2503,"position":4},"title":"Generational Differences","author":"Derrick Moe","date":"July 7, 2006","format":false,"excerpt":"Let's keep the generations topic rolling this Friday. The workplace generations are transitioning as the boomers exit and the X'ers assume leadership roles. This topic is one we have written about here and here. 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