RFL: Develop Leadership

One cannot develop leadership by only focusing on the leader and which of their skills need development or improvement. Using Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory, you can understand that leadership development is best done by developing and/or improving the skills of both the leader and those they lead. This approach leads to shared understanding that allows effective team building. The Right Fit Leading (RFL) Process addresses this challenge.

RFL characterizes leader and team development in terms of three key components. Good leadership and followership are tied to each other, whether they are taught and trained that way or not. Current research supports the belief that good leadership is about philosophy, inspiration, and motivation. The RFL Process is based on emotional intelligence and empathy for all members of any team, regardless of their position or level of responsibility.

The RFL Process addresses a consistent philosophy of how we lead and follow. It suggests that we must inspire ourselves and others. It also demonstrates the need to motivate ourselves and others to take on challenges that we might not attempt otherwise.

So, the RFL Process is instrumental in leader and team development. It starts with the three major parts my vision: 3D Philosophy, RAMP Inspiration, and CLUE Motivation. The next step is in understanding the tools that are most helpful. For that, we use emotional intelligence (EI) and engagement, LMX, and knowledge about the meaning of trust and how it is developed and nurtured.

At this point, development can turn its focus to what is needed for each leader and member. We use the principle of engaged interaction to help development subjects arrive at a shared understanding. This is a formula for organizational and leadership development success.

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