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Based in Sydney, Australia, Douglas G Long helps leaders prepare themselves and their organisations for tomorrow's challenges.
“Third Generation Leadership” (“3G Leadership” or “Leadership v3.0”)
Over the years there have been emphases on leadership traits, leadership attitudes and leadership behaviours. Much research has been done into each of these and myriad books have been written explaining why one or the other (or what combination of the three) is necessary for effective leadership. For some 50 years there have been leadership training programs of varying degrees of effectiveness and quality and there are champions and success stories for every approach that has been developed.
We needed the work done by this research and these programs.
Today the developing study of neuroscience has enabled us to look at things a little differently. One key issue that has arisen from this science relates to the brain’s locus of control.
Traditional approaches to leadership have not paid large amounts of attention to the world of neuroscience – mainly because the research that enables us to have these new understandings was not possible until relatively recently. Accordingly we have been given models of leadership that are based on physical or character traits, attitudes, and/or behaviours. We have been told that the activities of a leader are contingent on the situation in which the leader finds him or herself; we have learned that we can develop new attitudes; and we have been told to develop appropriate habits in order to provide effective leadership. Almost all of the approaches that have been developed are underpinned by serious, peer reviewed research and they stand up to serious scrutiny. They have been used effectively by individuals and organisations across the globe with, understandably, differing cultures finding some leadership approaches more appropriate than others. They have made a powerful contribution to the way in which we lead people today whether in the military, business, school, society at large, or in the home.
What modern neuroscience has done is to enable us to put another layer to the leadership process. By understanding how the brain’s area of control impacts on our everyday behaviour and by learning how to manage down the red zone while simultaneously managing up the blue zone we are able to take a new look at the whole concept of leadership and to discover totally new ways of dealing with the issues that we are facing today as well as those that will emerge in coming years.
In this first decade of the 21st Century, we have encountered a situation in which the working hours of western industrialised countries seem to be increasing. There seems to be an assumption that employees, particularly in "white collar" jobs, should be prepared to work whatever hours are required to achieve results set by their bosses. Very often it seems that those in management and executive positions are expected to be available 168 hours a week and to have no other interests or involvements other than their work.
The French have a proverb which goes something like "plus les changes plus les choses les memes" - the more things change, the more they stay the same.
We need a new approach – something that is a real change in the way we do things. We need to move to a Third Generation Leadership world.
Talk to me about re-creation - for yourself as a leader and for your organisation. Call me on Australia 0412 029 754.
"There are many who can tell you what it means to lead, or explain the traits of a good leader. But only a few can show you the how and the why of leadership and its determining effect on organizational culture. Doug Long is one of those few." - Andrew EB Tani, President, Andrew Tani & Co, Singapore
“I would highly recommend Doug who is with out doubt an accomplished academic who has been able to transfer his skills to the workplace and advise corporate/ non-profit professionals to the next step.” - Phillip Ginges, CEO, Large Not For Profit Organisation, Sydney
“Doug has tapped into those critical elements that are fundamental to leadership; and has wrapped those into programmes that both imparts the best of those qualities and achieves the most successful and enduring results for the groups/individuals who work with Doug. His work on leadership development stays with those who are fortunate to have been his students for the duration of their lives.” - Nick Gormly, Contracts Manager, Major Communications Company, Sydney
“Doug has an
excellent grasp of management and leadership. I found him to be an excellent
teacher and leader himself! He is able to convey ideas clearly, precisely and
concisely. I enjoyed reading his books. I have put into practice much of what he
taught me, and I still do. His training helped me achieve "top performer"
status, year on year, when I was a Senior Manager (R&D) with a multi national
technology company. I also find Doug to be personable and a very good listener.”
- David Mayadas, Senior Management Consultant, Consulting Company, Canberra
My contact is douglas@dglong.com or phone me on Australia 0412 029 754 for a no charge, obligation free discussion about how I can help you and your organisation.
I have had over 40 years in leadership roles and my experience over the past 20 years includes:
Specific services include:
Ú Coaching
Ú Change facilitation
I am the author of 4 books on leadership, change, and personal growth and co-author (with Andrew Mowat and John Corrigan) of "The Success Zone" (2009, Global Publishing Group).
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