Leadership In General
Posted: Saturday, August 22, 2009
by David Tanguay
"You do not lead by hitting people over the head - that's assault, not leadership" Dwight D. Eisenhower
To lead others demands an authority on those who lead, for responsibility on the lives of those being led lie on the judgment of their leaders.
In the military during war, leaders of a group of soldiers may give orders that may lead to the death of many soldiers. This is where the burden of responsibility lies however; not only in war but also in the work field there is a great deal of responsibility on those who lead.
Those who take on a leadership position in any field must realize the grave responsibility of such a task for every order given must be dealt with on a personal basis. e.g. the leader must know and understand those in which the order (s) were given and their capability of carrying out the duties of the command. (assignment)
To be able to follow orders can by just as important as giving orders for a good leader must come from the chain of command where orders are given from the top to the bottom. To give orders one must be able to take orders.
Some leaders are thrown into leadership positions by simply taking on the role of a leader without even wanting such a position. e.g. during an emergency where lives are at stake a leader whom naturally has all the answers to the problems that arise will be taken for granted by those whom he directs his orders to.
Our world leaders today must realize the problems we as the human race face today. Leadership does not only require a position in the political arena leaders must solve our problems here on earth. Our world is in bad shape in all aspects of living, we must use less talk and more action if we are to overcome our needs.
Some of us are prepared to lead by nature while others have nothing but an education in the field of leadership. There is an old saying they states " leaders are born" leadership can be learned however the best leadership comes from those who are born to lead.
" In times of change, learners inherit the Earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists." Eric Hoffer
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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)excellent article! I can't agree with you more!HildaPlease log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting HildaPlease log in to respond to this comment.
Very well-said, David. I agree. Now if only we could get our leaders to stop 'acting' and start accomplishing!Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting Mike, yeah if our leaders would act like leaders and not celebrities,(movie stars) maybe we could get things done.Please log in to respond to this comment.
hi david,it seems prayer is of the utmost importance at this time of doubt and deceit. i truly believe the President is trying to make a positive change for we, the people, but i've been naieve before, and i've been stupid before, and i've been wrong before.but...i can always hope and pray,thanks for a good article,my best to you,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.Yes Susan, I believe the president is trying and working hard to make a difference. Thank you for commentingPlease log in to respond to this comment.
If you want to teach you have to practice what you preachThese are the words I live byPlease log in to respond to this comment.Yes Robin, many people live by that rule. thanks for commentingPlease log in to respond to this comment.
David, this is a beautiful article. I have been around for a while also and have seen many leaders and of course, imitation leaders. Beautiful article.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you Clarence, I'm glad you liked it.Please log in to respond to this comment.
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