Comments on: Can It Be Learned? Part 1

By: Billy

Billy — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:42:05 +0000

Ivan

Art and science? wow so far from each other but such a true statement. Thanks for dropping by and commenting

By: Billy

Billy — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:41:07 +0000

Ivan
It is a growth process and a challenging one at that. I think it is because of its challange that not to many peopel become great leaders. Ivan great blog i just came across it through my blog carnival. Thanks for the comments

Billy

By: Ivan

Ivan — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 19:45:03 +0000

I’ll throw some more key attributes in there just for the sake of stirring thought: self-confidence, trust in others, self-motivation, ability to motivate others, strong purpose, willingness to serve, focus, discipline, positive attitude, enthusiasm, belief, faith, preparation, imagination, decisiveness, listening skills, fine reputation, flexibility, and creativity. Leadership is more of a growth process where one develops many different skills and traits than a static description. Nice post.

By: LMB

LMB — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 21:25:33 +0000

I think you’re onto something. This is why leadership is part science and part art. The more cognitive aspect provides the fuel for visioning, strategic planning and aspects of communication. The “heart” related elements ypu mention are moreso linked to leader-attitude, concern for the development of others and most critically, being interested in and knowing how to effectively relate to others. This includes building genuine relationships with others. For more, check out a new release titled, “Leadership To The Fifth Power”, by Larry Baider. I think it speaks directly to this thread.

By: katrinawillis

katrinawillis — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 03:03:21 +0000

Leaders have to go through a lot of “exercise”… a fire so to speak. People very rarely slow down and listen to others when they’re full speed ahead. It takes something special…

I have a girlfriend who told me about her friend who was raising her kids specifically to develop them for very different lifestyles. She would rock one more than the other. She would read to one more than the other. I’ve also noticed that many leaders are first born children–trailblazers.

Anywho. Good stuff, Billy. Tell your wife how awesome she is.

By: Billy

Billy — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 01:26:40 +0000

i completely agree. How can a leader lead properly without knowing what his follower’s needs might be. The leader might see the bigger picture and realize something might be better, but a great leader will engage his/her followers. Thanks for the comment.

By: Debo Hobo

Debo Hobo — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:41:28 +0000

Great Good Morning to you,

I also believe that there needs to be more leaders for our future to move forward. I think that if a person learns to be a very good follower and is able to glean from his/her fellow followers what their needs in a leader are then a follower will then surpass those that are currently leading others with out the knowledge of what there followers need. http://debohobo.blogspot.com/