Learning about Leadership from Dogs

Based on the book Why Dogs Wag Their Tales:  Lessons Leaders Can Learn About Work, Joy, and Life by Sherri McArdle and Jim Ramerman, we can learn to be more effective leaders from dogs.  They explore the relationships between leaders and their dogs in order to translate that to relationships with employees.  In using this metaphor, they believe it is “less about differences and more about the similarities in how we learn best.”  Some of their dog-mas include:

·         Dogs are pack animals.  Leaders need to pay attention and give employees the leadership they need.   Just like dogs, people need leaders to help them understand their role in the pack.

·         Training is essential.  The best training comes from on-the-job experiences.  This includes coaching, mentoring, and providing feedback.

·         Dogs give immediate feedback.  When their tails are wagging, you know they are happy.  If we all received fast feedback in the workplace, we could learn and grow at such a fast pace.

·         Dogs find happiness in anything.  We should help people do the same.

McArdle points out, “Professionally, I believe that the ability to keep our hearts open and remain calm helps us think clearly, act decisively, and remember that all business results are made possible through people.

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