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Elite Investigative Journal
Leadership Principles of the Warrior (Part 3), pg 11-17
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Leadership Principles of the Warrior (Part 3)
By Randy Gonzalez

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A In a world fixated on the safe mediocrity of the status quo, easy targets of discourse, simplistic thinking, and

L the relentless pursuit of “get rich quick”, “self-help” and materialistic consumption, leadership suffers a dismal
demise. In fact, there are fewer examples than ever before. America has a leadership deficit. Any contemplation
of such, strains for valiant, heroic and forthright examples across the social spectrum.
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U For the few who strive, leaders must always endeavor for balance in their personal life. By duty, discipline and
N consistent devotion to principles put into practice, one avoids the distractions of a devolving culture. Such is the
regression of societal obsession with materiality, consumption and excessive gain. Leadership is a “Spartan”
I existence. That is a notion of austere insistence on pursuing perfection beyond possession.
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H The conception applies to every aspect of life, as well as facing one’s final departure. Likewise, organizational
life exemplifies a serious focus on the matters at hand, aside from personal defect, or shortcomings. While many
M whine, some unwind the complexity of their weaknesses and ascend to higher places. Thinking is the primacy of
E making personal transitions. What is each moment worth for the sake of betterment?

N What is the value of time that ends at some unknown point of finality? It is not so much the journey, as it is
T who is on the quest and what he or she becomes along the way. The “family”, the “brotherhood-sisterhood”, the
authentic sense of camaraderie, works toward harmonious interaction in the promotion of mutually inclusive
goals. All “members”, of whatever “team”, work in harmony for productive unison.
However, the majority will resist in various ways, some overtly divisive, and others more covertly. Yet, the
leader, and those who willingly follow, know there place, and must endeavor to avoid strife with each other.
Purposely, each strides to show respect, follow necessary rules when possible, and obey the orderly necessity of
interactions, in order to protect the “family organization’s” mission. Detractors will be watching.

Historically, from ancient times to the present, human interactions at every level of engagement remain a
difficult challenge. Warring factions will always be present in some form or another, as dangers come from
internal and external interferences. Diversions and discordant intentions, from inadequate personalities may
“attack” without warning.

Leaders stay vigilant and look for signs of dissent, infiltration and adverse compromise. Leadership encourages
each to act with a sense of equality, fairness and equity toward others. Realistic blunt honesty, openness and
analytic rationality are preferred to immature “feel-good” platitudes. Silly clichés, bumper sticker slogans and
simplistic “psychology” are counter by the value of reason over emotionalism.

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