Leadership Experience: Where Do Theory and Reality Meet?

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I continue to read and learn from various articles, blogs and books on the subject of leadership. There really is an unlimited supply of material for us to read!

And reading new content provides the opportunity for our thoughts and actions to be challenged.

New Points of View

New challenges to our thinking occurs when we see examples of theoretical context provided that relate to leadership application and effectiveness in practice.

There is a definite place for the theory of leadership. Without it, the same ideas and concepts continue to be generated and espoused by a variety of authors, learning little beyond that which has been distributed for some years.

• However, I wonder how important the theoretical content is compared to the ability and experience gained through practical leadership?
• Where is the balance between testing your own thinking through reading, seeking answers, being mentored and the opportunity and ability to…

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