title: Making a difference.
abstract: The role of a leader is to make a difference in his or her organization. Success in making a difference involves focusing attention in three areas: the climate, the development of staff, and a focus on the future. There are specific things that leaders can do to become more effective in improving their organization.
authors.affiliation: Pickett Associates, Escondido, California, USA. ronp70000@aol.com
authors.forename: Ronald B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Pickett
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D004526:Efficiency; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D015279:Organizational Culture; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States