The title of novice does not only apply to new staff if as professionals we believe in the principles of life-long learning.  At any given time in one’s professional and even personal experiences, one could be a novice, and may have to work through the levels of skill acquisition. While being in a novice stage may be uncomfortable, it should also be a time of excitement, because it’s a time of learning new skills and acquiring additional knowledge.

Which group is more effective in yeilding organizational success, leaders or those who follow them?

Generally, the word executive is reserved for those individuals who have a “high level” position in an organization. However, the word itself can simply mean and can be used for those who make decisions with an impact.

The general perception would be that everyone in these positions are actually leaders or deserving of that recognition because of the title we hold.  However, it has been proven that not everyone given a promotion or who has been branded with these titles are leaders, nor do they follow principles of leadership.

When times are difficult or challenging for individuals on our teams or for the teams as a whole, there are a few things we must do as leaders.