Hello. Posting this mostly to vent, but to also ask opinions from anyone caring to comment about managers who claim to be leaders, but don't have a clue how to lead (and barely how to manage). Example: a manager who has a small department to run. Each person is given specific "contacts" within the organization with whom they must consult and deliver training. However, the manager is actually segregating the department by not encouraging interaction/consultation within the department, so much so, that some individuals are left to lead and guide themselves in their career. Basically, the manager doesn't give a hoot about what these particular individuals do (or don't do), nor is their knowledge or expertise utilized in anyway (the manager doesn't encourage this). What gives? How does one continue to be the best in their field when there is no one to lead (or at least point them in the right direction as needed)? Thanks for letting me vent. Have a great day!

Look at Peter Drucker institute(Now Leadership Institute) see also their publication Leader to Leader.
As for your situation discretly look elsewhere for a position.

Nero Wolfe

Thank you, Nero, for your reply. I will heed your comments.

Jen T,

You are facing an unfortunately common problem and the solution is not one that can be implemented by an individual. Change in behaviors is (in the absence of motivation) largely accomplished through accountability. Stated concisely, you need top down support in setting expectations for behavior.

As far as providing good leadership development training, check with Development Dimensions International (DDI), Their IM Essentials course provides basics on how to lead (versus boss) and is especially effective when followed with Results Based Interactions (RBI) to reinforce and implement this leadership style. Hope this helps.

Not sure if a book will solve the problem. However, if interested, a book that I have found quite interesting and informative, and, has actually helped me in my leadership skills.
"Credibility" by Kouzes and Posner
This is NOT A BOOK THAT ONE READS IN A SHORT SITTING. tHIS IS A BOOK THAT i HAVE FOUND NEEDS TO BE READ SLOWLY, AND HIGHLIGHTING IMPORTANT IDEAS. (forgive the caps!)
I would suggest using this book as a facilitation guide.