On Leadership

Twsoundsoff wrote:

Did I ever mention I love carrots? Especially carrot Cake...LOL

lol o man i love carrots as well, as a boy on a farm in illinois where i grew up, we had a 5 acre garden and part of that was a long long row of carrots......mmmmm i used to pull them from the ground and eat them on the spot, so sweet....... o and i love carrot cake too with the sour cream frosting, mmmmmm....... dangit now im hungry

LMAO, okay, back to subject, what would make one follow a person, or what would be the qualifications of a good leader?

Innocence_Lost wrote:

LMAO, okay, back to subject, what would make one follow a person, or what would be the qualifications of a good leader?

Didn't I lay that out? hmmmm

Innocence_Lost wrote:

LMAO, okay, back to subject, what would make one follow a person, or what would be the qualifications of a good leader?

A good question none the less...Indeed, What are the Defining qualities of a \"good\" Leader? Any takers?

Someone who has/is/can...
- proved leadership in the past
- not only visions but can also portray these
- motivated by challenges
- constructively critical
- who looks to new horizons
- practical ideas
- willing to take responsibility
- able to finish a job
- mentally tough
- inspire others
- a quality that makes people listen to them
- Partnership and voice
- Vision and values
- Knowledge and daring
- Savvy and persistence
- Personal qualities (passion, humor, and empathy strength of character, general maturity, patience, wisdom, common sense, trustworthiness, reliability, creativity, sensitivity)

And willing to do everything they ask others to do?

This can apply but does not have to. A good leader can appreciate the gifts and qualities in another, just as he should be aware of his/her own limitations. A good leader knows how to construct a functioning team to achieve results.

Jon wrote:

This can apply but does not have to. A good leader can appreciate the gifts and qualities in another, just as he should be aware of his/her own limitations. A good leader knows how to construct a functioning team to achieve results.

Certainly, but you would not say that at minimum the \"Willingness\" is necessary?

Twsoundsoff wrote:

Jon wrote:

This can apply but does not have to. A good leader can appreciate the gifts and qualities in another, just as he should be aware of his/her own limitations. A good leader knows how to construct a functioning team to achieve results.

Certainly, but you would not say that at minimum the \"Willingness\" is necessary?

...certainly, for the simple reason that the welfare of his/her people is of concern.

when i fight for people they need three things, willingness to go the distance, no fear of death(for that becomes blinding if they do fear death). also they should never give in. basically like the movie three hundred when they all went for that fight, that who i would fight and die for. for the cause of freedom its worth it. if you are afraid of death than you will not understand. a list of great leaders well a small one,
Churchill
william wallace
king linidious, forgive the spelling
gorge washington
tim tool man taylor, lol jk
a leader must be karismatic but also willing to help his men as well, do things that seem unjust for the greater good. sometimes a sacrifice is needed for the peace to come out. you must take that into consideration. and a good example of a leader telling his men to do something he would do, is die for his country. just my thoughts, and just so you know i would be a sheep to the shepard of my choosing, to lead is great strength but to follow is something that has an even greater strength to it.