Friday, March 11, 2011

Speaking of Transformations




The transformation of a star is a very long and complex process.  Each stage in the process is completely different from the last.  A great leader goes through similar stages in his or her career:

Nebula:  Cloudy and disorganized, yet it is very clear that a star is forming. ~Entry level--Leader is not experienced in their field yet management can see leadership potential.
Massive Star:  Young and bright; able to be seen at great distances.
~Middle management--Leader focuses on becoming less of a manager and aligns followers to aim toward his/her shared vision. 
Red Giant: Larger than life
~Executive: He/she and their team have made several contributions to the corporation.  Lower management strives to emulate his/her leadership styles.
Supernova/Black Hole: Out with a bang
~Retirement: The leader is no longer with the corporation, but influence he/she has left carries on.  Leader continues to inspire outside of the workplace and encourages future generations to also make a difference in their lives.

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3 comments:

  1. Shea RossiMarch 13, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    I would just like to congratulate you on getting the slideshow to work because I failed miserably at this. Also I am a huge astronomy nerd so I really like how you related the transformation of a star to the stages of a career. Your post was informative and really easy to relate to and I like that you pointed out in the Supernova/Blackhole stage that a leader continues by encouraging future generations.

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  2. Krystal AnnMarch 13, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    You rock, Heather! Props on figuring out this slideshow ordeal. I really enjoyed your comparison between the stages of a star to the stages of a management career. Thank you for including a summary of the comparison as well. I enjoyed seeing how you linked the two ideas.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    What a great idea showing the transformation of the stars. I would have never thought of this. I like how you are thinking outside of the box!!

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