As you are climbing the career ladder towards senior management and leadership roles, it can sometimes feel like you are doing all of the hard work while the more senior people are cruising.
While you will without doubt be working hard, some of the delusions I have noticed people having about leading include:
It’s Easy
People Respect You More
It Is All Strategic
You Don’t Need To Make Sacrifices
The Bottom Line: Leadership is not for the faint hearted so make sure you step into a leadership role with your eyes open.
Duncan Brodie of Goals and Achievements helps accountants and health professionals to become highly effective leaders and managers. You can sign up for his free audio e-course at www.goalsandachievements.co.uk
Since 2006 I’ve worked with in excess of 8,000 accountants and professionals in workshops, seminars and one to one helping them land their next jobs and become better leaders, presenters and business partners. Before that I spent 25 years in accountancy climbing the career ladder from Payments Clerk to FD. I’m a CIMA Fellow, Certified Professional Coach and Team Coach Facilitator.