From Baltimore to Shepherd's Bush: Lee Hoos on Situational Leadership

In episode 6, I lecture on chapter 5 of the 9th edition of
Peter G. Northouse's "Leadership: Theory and Practice." During
the segment, I provide an overview of Hersey and Blanchard's
Situational Leadership Model, discuss details about the
connection between a leader's style and the follower's
developmental level, and why it's essential that leaders engage
in conversations with their team members.


In the Living Leadership Interview segment, I discuss leadership
philosophy and principles with Lee Hoos, the CEO of Queens Park
Rangers Football Club from Shepherd's Bush in West London. Lee
provides great advice for students about how to separate
themselves from the pack, and highlights why we have to be a
little bit adventurous to be successful. 


He describes leadership as being "lots of different things" and
that there are many ways for leaders to accomplish goals. But he
asserts that great leaders focus on inclusivity, empowering their
employees, and creating a culture where followers have the
freedom to take risks. He says that every situation is unique and
leaders must focus first on developing trust before asking team
members to engage in the difficult day-to-day tasks. And I love
how Lee describes why successful teams debate and disagree when
making decisions, but that when choices are made they all "row in
the same direction."


Let me know your reactions to my chat with Lee. Reach out
on Twitter or LinkedIn and let's keep the conversation
going.