Control freaks sure seem to see no other way. Ghheesh...
2006-06-15 02:46:53 · 12 answers · asked by Sleek 7 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
No....but it sure helps.
2006-06-15 02:50:50 · answer #1 · answered by Bear Naked 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what exactly you mean by "effective", but I've found that being a control freak in most cases is a disruption to effective leadership. Much more important in my view is the ability to delegate.
For me, an effective leader is one that doesn't have to be involved in every single step of a process. Effective leaders will give people tasks they are well-suited for, and if there is a task noone is suited for, the leader will either perform the task themselves, bring in outside help, or guide someone into becoming suitable.
2006-06-15 03:00:39 · answer #2 · answered by hogan.enterprises 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely NOT. a "Control Freak" tends to be a poor leader. A good leader knows how to deligate, not micro-manage, and encourage responsibility and growth from their team members.
You are right, "control freaks" don't see other ways of doing things outside of their own. Best case, point this out to the person in a kind way and help them to become a better leader.
Good Luck
2006-06-15 02:51:31 · answer #3 · answered by Gail R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A need to control interferes with effective leadership. A "control freak" is driven by internal and personal need which distorts perception of the environment. What is necessary to effective leadership is the ability to accurately perceive the environment so that appropriate responses can be made.
2006-06-15 02:59:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, it's not.. in fact some of the most effective leaders are people who give control to more qualified people.. being willing to delegate power is a good trait for a leader to have..
2006-06-15 02:51:41 · answer #5 · answered by stormwatch 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Control Freaks make bad leaders. They tend to micro-manage each detail and get nothing done in the long run. They spend all of their time doing everyone else's job they don't get their own done.
2006-06-15 04:31:57 · answer #6 · answered by Starwyn 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say it's a good thing, but yeah...If you're a control freak you'd definately make for a good leader...
2006-06-22 02:19:33 · answer #7 · answered by mesofemme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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1. What? I can't automatically assume people are really ready to work at home.. not just curious or bored? Heck.. I just called someone a couple days ago and she had no idea what I was talking about. She sounded older, so I asked if she had any teenagers at home. Teens are know to do this with their parents info thinking they can make some extra money.. SIKE.. that's why we call. So try to think of every prospect as a sneaky teen, so you will not get your hopes too high, and stay focused on moving on.
2. Brainstorming.. Oh Yeah.. I do this alot. I wouldn't have gotten as far as I did without trying to reach beyond my limits all the time.
3. Always look for the cream of the crop. This is the 80/20 rule. 80% who request info are not really interested. 20% will join, and out of that 20%... another 20% will actually be leaders. So out of 100.. you have 20 to join and out of that 20.. only 4 will be leaders. THAT'S 96 NO'S! Once you have this mentality, you will be sorting, not convincing.
4. I only make decisions that can be duplicated by my team. That's the only way to grow strong.
5. Boy.. I still have to work on this one. As easy as it sounds, it's on of the hardest disciplines. Set your goals, and make them. No ifs, ands, or buts about it.
6. I don't do the, "If I only... " or "I could have said... " or "Maybe if I... " We learn from our mistakes and move on. Dewelling in the past will have you stuck in a rut.
7. Know your limitations. When I ask my team to right down their goals and dreams, they are always surprised by this question. "What will you not do to build your business?" Work on Sundays, neglect you kids, etc.. You'll be surprised how this also helps you focus. It's just as important to know what you can't do versus what you can.
8. Please.. don't waste your time convincing. You can only follow-up for so long.. then you let them go. Remember.. only 4 out of 100 will be leaders. Now you focus on those 4 to find their 4. That's how you really build.
9. So important to praise and bring out the best in people. You must understand that everyone can't do what you do. You can have a new member that sucks at calling people and setting appts, but they are one hell of a writer. I will be focused on her blogging, email champaigns, articles, press releases, etc. for her to building, and I'll do the rest. I'm not going to focus on her posture when speaking to people on the phone, because that's not what she's good at. Once she's building the way she likes, then after achieving success, she will be ready to explore new approaches and her posture will change on it's own.
10. Continuously learning is the key to success. I'm always learning something new, that's what I love about this business. This was one of the main reasons I gave up on the J.O.B. I wasn't learning anything new. I'm doing the same task over and over again for years. This is much better.
2006-06-15 02:52:48 · answer #8 · answered by philena30 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no,
contol freaks are insecure & establish control through paranoia to maintain control.
a true leader always has contol because he\she is respected as much as control is given to them.
hope this helps,
ss
2006-06-21 06:22:18 · answer #9 · answered by Starscream 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you basically answered your own question. "Control freaks" truly only see their way as the right way. They cannot open their minds to view things differently.
My answer would be no.
2006-06-15 02:51:37 · answer #10 · answered by MoMattTexas 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, because an EFFECTIVE leader needs to know how to delegate.
2006-06-15 02:59:41 · answer #11 · answered by sticky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋