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Great leaders build great organizations and position themselves for sustainable future long. However, it appears that there is a shortage of chefs. Most leaders are so busy taking care of themselves that they have enough time to devote to the future of their business.

Selfless excellent, the management of the future as —-. extinct Dodo bird

So little substance

Managers are no longer in the picture. Managers are concerned about their image. "The priority appears to be "in good condition," do good. Perceptions are all that the "cult of personality" than the principle of "character." Managers too easily "throw their employees under the bus" instead of guide or mentor when they have a problem.

Common sense suggests that the manager must be perceived as an authority, responsible and decisive. This is particularly true in times of economic recession. Often the "best" transmission of difficult times is seen as someone who cuts faster, even when such actions could jeopardize the future of the company.

It is important that leader to maintain long-term rather than one intended only for short-term profitability. Decisions taken by management to achieve more immediate must be consistent with the mission and goals and values of sustainable business. The temptation to yield to the pressures of today instead of in the future as a top priority has led to the decline or dissolution of many organizations.

It is certainly hard to concentrate on the long term when the current problems seem overwhelming. However, attempts an analogy. If you run your life, without taking into account the long-term viability of their personal business, you may be tempted to get rid of their children or women as expenses excessive. You can sell your home or refinance all to raise cash. And yes, there are families who are forced to take drastic measures to survive. But most of us have a long term, because we know we have to live with the consequences of our impulsive decision. Often, this is not the case in the business world, where Performance management based on actual results. This results in short-term view many bad decisions or counter-productive.

Most often managers should not live with the consequences of its decisions and its performance is based on the monthly or quarterly. When the damage is done, have left behind. In fact, usually positioned for the next race from the first day! Very few leaders spend their lives with one company, most without may only invest a couple of years. Consequently, their purpose, unfortunately, may lean more toward short-term success rather than long-term variety. With attitudes like these current generation companies could be in jeopardy in the long term.

Building future

An influential book management entitled "Built to Last" (Jerry Poras, 2004) marked the practices of some large companies work and nurtured a culture and practice that allowed survive, adapt and thrive for many decades or more.

Another excellent book "Good to Great (2001) by Jim Collins has been based on studies showing junior companies could make the leap to greatness by excellent management. Interestingly, in their study, a finding counter-intuitive leaders has been identified. Namely, the most effective leaders are "humble and voluntary, not leaving." Why would it be? Think about it. Jack Welch may be an extrovert, But Bill Gates or Warren Buffet? What about the boys "in Google?" Of course, one could say that the above are more entrepreneurial management, and this argument seems to have merit. However, these transition leaders people manage their businesses grew.

The point here is that leaders Successful companies are certainly there for the long term. They are less concerned about their image, or the results of the next quarter, and more concerned for the future of their organizations. Perhaps if we can instill that kind of mentality among the non-founder executives would see a more permanent organization.

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