Hundred Tips for a Better Management (Aga Khan Foundation, 1993, 70 pages): Leadership : Lead, follow, or get out of the way. (Henry Ford, US Industrialist): 30. To be a good leader, be professional

Hundred Tips for a Better Management (Aga Khan Foundation, 1993, 70 pages)

Leadership : Lead, follow, or get out of the way. (Henry Ford, US Industrialist)

		22. There is no one best leadership style. You need to adapt your style to fit the needs of each person
		23. Share your vision
		24. Employees respond to the manager, not the organisation.
		25. Lead by example
		26. First be effective, then efficient
		27. Managers should work for their staff. If they win, you win
		28. A bad attitude is infectious
		29. Know where you're coming from
		30. To be a good leader, be professional
		31. Be committed. Take an active role.
		32. Leave 'em laughing

30. To be a good leader, be professional

A professional relationship is one based on respect and trust, not friendship. An organisation cannot be run by trying to be friends with everybody.

A leader must be seen to be fair and impartial. Having "favourites" undermines authority and credibility and is damaging to the morale of an organisation.