Reading reflection Jewish Leadership
350-500 words
Book: Leadership on the line by. Linksy & Heifitz
What do Linksy & Heifitz mean by “being on the balcony” versus “being on the dance floor”? How does one move back and forth between the balcony and the dance floor? Why is this an important part of leadership? Can you think of a time when you were evaluating a situation “on the balcony” or “on the dance floor”?
2. Linksy & Heifitz talk about finding out where people are at (starting on page 62), which includes being a good listener. What connections can you make between what they say about listening, and what Rabbi Jonathan Sacks teaches us about listening in his chapter “To lead is to listen” (p.251-255)
Requirements: 350- 500 words
Answer preview
Leadership can be defined as the art, process, or approach of influencing other people to achieve a set goal. Leadership role ushers more effective management, rewarding culture, and productive teams in the workplace. It encourages creativity and innovativeness in the workplace. Effective leadership allows the organization, group, or country to navigate challenging times. In their text, Heifetz & Linsky (2017) provide more insights into leadership and how it allows the organization, government, or other entity to navigate challenging times. The leaders should adopt an adaptive leadership style to adapt to the changing environment and help the organization, group, institution, or country maneuver through a dynamic environment.
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