"Everything rises or falls on leadership."
John Maxwell
______________

"The scope and scale of the ability to Lead is defined by the demonstration of the commitment to Serve."
J E Garr III


----------
'The leader of the past was a person who told,’ Peter Drucker once said. ‘The leader of the future will be a person who asks.’
Robert Kramer, director, exec ed programs, American University

-------------------

"Leadership is about change. It’s about taking people from where they are now to where they need to be. The best way to get people to venture into unknown terrain is to make it desirable by taking them there in their imaginations.”
Noel Tichy, "The Leadership Engine"

Monday, August 4, 2008

Leadership - "Character vs Skills"

Leadership....that very word conjures up many, many different thoughts from everyone of us. Give that word some thought....take a few minutes, right here, right now and think about what that word means to you. Determine your definition of the word...define what this word means to you. I believe eventually if you do think about it...your definition will boil down to attributes related to character traits or skill set.

A recent article I ran across found here gives a pretty healthy description and frankly some well intentioned advice on the topic. While the article may not be for everyone...as no doubt we all know someone might take exception to the Christian references...so be it. I believe what is stated and this is...my blog. So for those of you brave enough to read it...I think there is some perspective there that is worth considering....

So, for those of you who did read...now what do you think? Has your definition of Leadership changed? Do you have a different perspective of what Leadership is? Perhaps your perspective has changed and perhaps it hasn't...it doesn't matter. What I do think matters is that you are exposed to it..the thoughts..the perspective offered. After all, none of us can have too much information in order to make good sound decisions and plot the best course.

What does this have to do with Technical Services that this blog is supposed to be about?? Well, frankly, if I even have to answer that question for you....then you are indeed on the "wrong bus."

Peace!
TAFN

No comments: