Author: Vogel Leadership Group

Uncovering the Root Cause: A Leader’s Guide to Addressing Underperformance

In every workplace, there are times when motivation wanes, productivity dips, and employees seem disengaged. It's a common challenge faced by leaders across industries: the struggle to understand why even though no one wants to come to work and do a bad job, some employees do just that. Everyone wants to have success but why aren’t some trying? As leaders, it's crucial to recognize that beneath the surface of underperformance lies a deeper root cause that must be addressed for lasting improvement to occur.

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Leadership: Why I Do It…

Every time I find myself mentoring someone, they often pause and ask me, "Why do you enjoy doing what you do?" And without fail, my response tends to be a long-winded explanation fueled by my immense passion for leadership and serving others. For me, being a leader is not just a role or a title; it's a calling—a calling to inspire, guide, and uplift those around me.

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Debate: Are Leaders Born or Made?

The age-old question of whether leaders are born or made has sparked countless debates and discussions among scholars, professionals, and aspiring leaders. I recently had an interesting meeting with one of my teams where their manager posed this exact question. We broke off into two group where one was assigned “Leaders are Made” and the other “Leaders are Born”. Once each group finished their side of the argument, we were brought back together for a debate. In discussion, some argued that leadership traits are innate and inherent, others contended that effective leadership can be cultivated through learning and experience. It was fascinating to see everyone’s perspectives which got me thinking more. Are leaders truly born or made? Let's delve into both perspectives to gain a deeper understanding of this complex issue.

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