Research has shown that the most effective and esteemed leaders are both highly competent and high in desirable character attributes. So why do so many leadership development programs fall short and only focus on improving competence?
In a video shared by Michigan Ross Executive Education, Sanger faculty champion and Michigan Ross Professor Dave Mayer shares insights into why focusing on character development alongside competence is crucial for long-term success. He offers practical advice for enhancing leader character, emphasizing the benefits such qualities bring, including boosting employee engagement and performance and fostering an ethical organizational culture, ultimately fostering organizational success.