In his observation and analysis of thousands of business executives, Warren Lamb found that leaders come in many shapes and sizes. That is, there is no single “leader” profile — successful leaders can approach decisions in quite varied ways.
However, Lamb discovered that the characteristic pattern of motivation tapped by the MPA profile has much to do with how a leader defines his or her responsibility.
For example, a leader who emphasizes Attending will believe it is his/her responsibility to analyze the situation, consider alternatives, and make sure there is sufficient informed preparation prior to taking any action. A leader who emphasizes Intending will have a strong sense of mission, believing it is his/her job to instill discipline and stick with basic policies and plans. The leader with predominant Committing motivation will believe it is his job to exploit opportunities strategically, to set the pace and beat the competition.
It is a principle of Movement Pattern Analysis that what is right for one person is not necessarily right for another. Everyone has a distinctively individual way of moving and that way of moving in intrinsically linked with motivation and decision-making processes. Successful leaders are people who act true their own way of moving.
What do your movement patterns reveal about your style of leadership? Find out during the Introduction to Movement Pattern Analysis seminar.