Leading in a Changing World - Lesley Jin Wang

Do you agree?    Following the above statement, it is true that there will always be people who have the spirit of adventure that may enjoy the changes and uncertainties, while others may be anxious about what lies ahead. Lives are full of changes, people might not like changes, but they do happen. And after a while, people become accustomed and start enjoying them. Change is a chance, it’s an opportunity to go down a new path, and a necessity of growth. It offers fresh insights, enhanced workplace policies and procedures, as well as a greater opportunity for those with a willingness to embrace it.   On the other hand, most people will actually resist change at first, although some can adapt to it quickly, some may find it hard to alter their mindset and behaviour. People tend to stay in a more comfortable and secure way, it’s hard to break the habit and incorporate changes. Research data shows that 62.71% of people agreed that uncertainty about the future worries them wh...

Leadership vs. Management   Leadership and management are both valuable competencies to an organization. They share similarities between them, but they are different. Similarities: Leaders and managers, both of whom aim to improve the organization, and are capable of working towards achieving the objectives. They guide their teams in the right direction to achieve the goals, and maintain by evaluation. They know the strengths and weaknesses of team members and how to handle conflicts within the team (Guardian, 2021). Differences: Managers give team members instructions, provide them with resources, and delegate tasks. They are also responsible to ensure that instructions and orders are followed by team members. Managers entail organizing, analyzing team workflows; controlling and maintaining their performance, as well as providing feedback. Leaders set expectations, and act as a role model (BFA, 2021). They influence and motivate team members and encourage them to contribute toward...