Ugh, bad leaders are the reason I don't believe in office jobs anymore. People get to abuse their power by the "we are a family" statement. And I know there's a psychological effect in that phrase, but wow! I've seen too many people exploiting the willingness some others have to do work and cope with harsh situations.
About following the principles, I think yes, but would need some feedback from those I had lead over the years in different situations.
Totally agree on the fact that we are exposed to the idea of leadership in life. We can't escape it and if we do, well, it isn't pretty. It means one doesn't have to live of their terms. Tough call right there.
Having to deal with bad leaders is a fact if life, unavoidable. Developing a bad attitude because of it often happens, but moving away from a good attitude will limit progression and so I work around doing that as all it does is inhibit myself. There's better ways to deal with bad leaders. Also, a good leader will listen to the team and adjust if required, rather then persist with actions that destroy the team. That's point one.
Leaders say a lot of things, but for a good leader, a lot happens before all that talking to make it relatable and to cause the team to listen and embrace what is being said. Simply saying something doesn't make it so.
You mention feedback. That's point five and is very important, but must happen in the right way and at the right time and to a degree that the team (or individual) can relate to. Not all team members need all the information, it can be overwhelming and can split focus. There's exemptions to that of course.
Anyway, thanks for your comment.
It was a very interesting read. Of course, you far more experience than I on the topic.
Those ten point are very nice way to keep yourself focused on leading properly.
Thanks. They form the foundation for the other elements of leadership to be built upon and are used, in some manner, by militaries around the world to create leaders. It will work for everyone though.
It's nice to learn about these topics.
What I like about you is that you seem to be open to things, have an open mind, which I believe is not always the case in younger people.
Hey, minds are like parachutes. They only work when they're open. Besides, I've seen a lot of bad leadership in this country. Things need a turn for better.