{"id":8153,"date":"2017-05-15T22:20:11","date_gmt":"2017-05-15T20:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intoo.com\/?p=8153"},"modified":"2024-10-16T08:52:47","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T08:52:47","slug":"leadership-lessons-from-macrons-rise-to-the-elysee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intoo.com\/uk\/leadership-lessons-from-macrons-rise-to-the-elysee\/","title":{"rendered":"Leadership lessons from Macron’s rise to the \u00c9lys\u00e9e"},"content":{"rendered":"

In just over a year, Emmanuel Macron has gone from being a talented, if somewhat anonymous, junior minister in the French Government to occupying the most high profile leadership position in the country: President of France. And at 39, he is the youngest French head of state to be appointed since Napoleon. It truly is a remarkable achievement. Particularly when you consider that his party, En Marche! (Forward!), has only been in existence for 13 months and has yet to secure any parliamentary seats (voting for the next round of these elections is in early June). \u00a0It possibly even surpasses the political \u2018shocks\u2019 that resulted from Brexit or from Trump\u2019s election.<\/p>\n

But what has driven this meteoric rise; seemingly unheralded, and vested, largely, in a single individual with no previous experience of elected office?<\/p>\n

Creating a connection<\/strong><\/h2>\n

William Cowper may have characterised the Frenchman as \u201ceasy, debonair and brisk\u201d. However, is this all it takes to woo France\u2019s notoriously hard-to-please electorate? Clearly not. Macron is obviously a gifted orator and his words have undoubtedly resonated with those who felt increasingly marginalised by mainstream political parties. He has created a vision and importantly, successfully communicated that vision, connecting a large majority of the French to it. Transpose this approach into the organisational context, and any leader will confirm that it is this ability to connect with \u2018followers\u2019 that is essential to drive change and new ways of thinking amongst employees.<\/p>\n

Engage people<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In both case\u2019s ensuring that the message is consistent and engaging is key to gaining leadership buy-in. Being inclusive and giving a \u2018voice\u2019 to groups of individuals who may previously have felt ignored or excluded is vital. Doing so can often elicit great change \u2013 whether to shake political foundations or, more prosaically, to improve productivity or enhance corporate performance. Accordingly, a key facet of the \u2018leader\u2019 and ‘leadership’ is to ensure that everyone is pulling in the same direction and focussing on the same goals. By connecting with individuals in different roles and by ensuring that they feel that they all have a part to play in achieving success, superior teamwork is likely to follow and that, as every leader knows, is something of a holy grail.<\/p>\n

Be resilient but\u00a0never complacent<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Macron\u2019s strategy is based on offering something genuinely \u2018new\u2019 to the French people and his appeal crosses the boundaries previously demarcated by left and right wing politicians.\u00a0 That said, whilst Macron\u2019s charisma may help him part of the way, when push comes to shove, he is likely to face resistance to his plans. Let\u2019s not forget, after all, that many French people of all political allegiances have shown years of resistance to reform. Even when those reforms have been suggested by well-meaning politicians who realise that the current economic and social approach, so loved by the French, is beginning to look increasingly anachronistic against an ever-changing global workplace. Leading a national \u2018change management\u2019 programme will not be easy and Macron will be tested from all sides.<\/p>\n

Maintain moral and loyalty<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As the excitement of belonging to a new force in politics gradually subsides, the challenges will come thick and fast. More quickly perhaps given the raised expectations that have swept Macron to power. This will be his true test as a leader. He will need to maintain the morale and loyalty of his followers as the path ahead becomes increasingly difficult to navigate. Every country, organisation or individual that has, regardless of the measure, truly \u2018achieved\u2019 will have undoubtedly had to go through some very challenging times. And Macron, France and the French people will\u00a0likely face the same tribulations.<\/p>\n

Whether Macron will be spoken of with the same respect as Napoleon, France\u2019s great, but ultimately flawed leader, in 100 years\u2019 time remains to be seen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How has Emmanuel Macron gone from junior minister in the French Government to President in 13 months? 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