Analysis of
several hundred people who've accumulated fortunes well beyond the
million-dollar mark disclose the fact that every one of them had the
habit of reaching decisions promptly and of changing these decisions
slowly, if and when they were changed. ~Earl Nightingale
Decisive Action = Strong Leadership ~Mickey Maguire
Many years ago, in leadership training, I learned that decisive action is a characteristic of every great leader. My training had a military element to it, but, Earl Nightingale's conclusions were made by observing the habits of successful people.
My wife and I had a debate when we were first married: Who is the stronger Star Trek leader, Captain Kirk or Captain Picard? Mary Rose thought that Picard was because he sought other people's input. I thought that Captain Kirk was the better commander because he relied on his own military experience and he was willing to take ownership if he made some sort of mistake. Over the years my wife began to agree with me. Now, she thinks Picard is a wishy-washy captain and more a diplomat than a military leader.
Many great military generals of the past exhibited incredible leadership skills. They made decisions quickly and with confidence. They accepted responsibility if something went wrong and they took command of the situation and fixed it quickly. The best of them exhibited compassion, but made tough choices when necessary. Most of all, they knew how to build a team and win a war.
Bosses are a dime a dozen. Bossing people around is no big deal-- anyone can do it. BUT A LEADER INSPIRES PEOPLE.
Right now, our country can use a genuine leader and countless numbers of businesses can, too. Unfortunately, so many people are filled with fear and doubt. Diplomacy is a good thing, but, when it comes to the interests of a nation, or a business, a leader must have the mettle for it. Something inside me wants to spell it metal because, in this world, it sometimes takes a force of iron will to do what is right.
Decisive Action = Strong Leadership ~Mickey Maguire
Many years ago, in leadership training, I learned that decisive action is a characteristic of every great leader. My training had a military element to it, but, Earl Nightingale's conclusions were made by observing the habits of successful people.
My wife and I had a debate when we were first married: Who is the stronger Star Trek leader, Captain Kirk or Captain Picard? Mary Rose thought that Picard was because he sought other people's input. I thought that Captain Kirk was the better commander because he relied on his own military experience and he was willing to take ownership if he made some sort of mistake. Over the years my wife began to agree with me. Now, she thinks Picard is a wishy-washy captain and more a diplomat than a military leader.
Many great military generals of the past exhibited incredible leadership skills. They made decisions quickly and with confidence. They accepted responsibility if something went wrong and they took command of the situation and fixed it quickly. The best of them exhibited compassion, but made tough choices when necessary. Most of all, they knew how to build a team and win a war.
Bosses are a dime a dozen. Bossing people around is no big deal-- anyone can do it. BUT A LEADER INSPIRES PEOPLE.
Right now, our country can use a genuine leader and countless numbers of businesses can, too. Unfortunately, so many people are filled with fear and doubt. Diplomacy is a good thing, but, when it comes to the interests of a nation, or a business, a leader must have the mettle for it. Something inside me wants to spell it metal because, in this world, it sometimes takes a force of iron will to do what is right.
