Someone who provides support and encouragement to those that they lead
Someone who recognizes those that do a job well.
Leadership is a label thrust upon someone with many friends on Facebook or business contacts on LinkedIn.
But seriously folks, we can delude ourselves into thinking that leadership is bolstered by good character qualities but society's "shakers & makers" have power and wealth. Character has little or nothing to do with it.
Just look at our corporate, entertainment, and political "leadership". That says it all.
I was thinking more of the military...
Mrs.Tank wrote:
MrsTank I think of the Schwarzkopfs, MacArthurs, Bradleys, & Eisenhowers of yesteryear & I agree with you.
Unfortunately, the current crop of Powells & Petrauses fall way short IMO.
I think it is different things to different people. You can't lead everyone the same way.
Yes, I'm no help. 🤦
Research indicates that the best leaders do have good character...character flaws create leadership problems. The best leaders according to the research are humble and empower their leadership team to excel. That basically makes them a good mentor.
SMGBobbyScott wrote:
I soooo respect that outlook. Had it most of my life. How old are you, Bobby?
Post #2...mixed with #3...to that I'll add...It's doing the same thing even when nobody is looking.
DrMaddVibe wrote:
That's just good character.
If influencing others and actions by fear and intimidation is key to being a good leader then, yes, Hitler was the best. He failed at everything else.
SHOE wrote:
You wouldn't be saying that if he won.
Sorry to burst your bubbles but society equates the powerful and rich with leadership. How else would we know what to eat, drink, & wear. Not to mention fight. So the question is feelgood yet moot IMO.
Thank you, Macs. You may put your hand down now.
bloody spaniard wrote:
Just turned 46...
