Hey everyone,

Yet again guys here is another blog for you to read about HR, but this time facts and stories about leadership. This is one of my favourite topics discussed in the lecture today with Diane. Enjoy :)

‘Attitude Reflects Leadership’


GOOD LEADERSHIP

POOR LEADERSHIP

“I always believe that ultimately, if people are paying attention, then we get good government and good leadership. And when we get lazy, as a democracy and civically start taking shortcuts, then it results in bad government and politics” Barack Obama

My opinion about leadership: A leader who is able to attract quality people, the key is to become a person of quality yourself. It can be define as being inspirational, compassion, encouraging, a good communicator and importantly trust. Without trust there is no defiance of the word leadership. Leadership is the ability to attract someone to the gifts, skills, and opportunities you offer as an owner, as a manager, as a parent.

Is a leader born or made?

My experiences at ‘Hybrid’ advertising, I believe that people can learn to become leaders by concentrating on improving particular leadership skills. While there are different other people who seem to be naturally endowed with more leadership abilities than others.

“Skill in the art of communication is crucial to a leader’s success. He can accomplish nothing unless he can communicate effectively.” Norman Allen

Here is a story that will hopefully benefit you with your understanding about leadership.

If you have seen the movie ‘Gladiator’, you will remember the scene at the beginning of the movie when Maximus and his army are preparing for battle. In this scene, Maximus was seen out riding his horse through the woods scouting the enemy. He is developing his strategy for leading his organisation, so to speak. Being an extraordinary leader, Maximus knows that timing is vital and crucial. As such, he derives a conclusion that  execution is highly dependent on the accuracy of his assessment and vision.

After a long anticipation, Maximus approached his Second in Command of Operations and informs him that now is the time to strike. However, the second in command is a little worried. Not being the big picture guy that Maximus is, he feels that not everybody is ready to move now. Despite the doubts imposed on him, Maximus stuck to his decision and proceeded with his execution. Next is the interaction where we learn the Maximus Principle.

Maximus says that it is time to strike.

My outlook on this story sets a really good example; I call leadership the great challenge of life. What’s important in leadership is refining your skills.  All great leaders keep working on themselves until they become effective.

Thankyou for taking your time out to read my blog :) I hope this has helped you with your further studies.  Please feel free to leave any comments.

Many Thanks :)

Bibliography

http://www.wisdomquotes.com/cat_leadership.html