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Leadership Principles of the Warrior (Part 3)
The easy conjecture of facetious assertions, wrought performances.
with simple-minded analogies, prove nothing in
the end, except counterproductive digressions. In Regardless, everyone is different in his or her
association with that by contrast, most meetings perspective, beliefs and presence at a point in time, they
and gatherings waste precious time. Frequent “get- are no less liable for their behaviors. Everyone is always
togethers” typically offer dissenting options for responsible for what they say and do, and how they treat
prolonged gripe sessions. Complaining, criticizing others. There are no excuses for misbehavior, especially
and gripping about one thing or another seldom within a legitimate organizational environment.
solves problems Rationalizing inappropriate actions reflects selfish C
satiation for personal gain. Sometimes, part of leadership A
On the other hand, critical analysis through insightful involves leaders spending time to ensure the equity of
and in-depth thinking, based on reason and evidence, responsibility, and especially accountability for everyone P
has greater potential. Within the conception of in a particular setting. I
the whole, each must be led to devote oneself to T
the service of others selflessly. Primarily, this is Leaders recognize that a key aspect of competent
instigated by more enlightened and evolved thinking leadership includes effective management of people A
processes. For the sake of these undertakings, L
wisdom transcends the arrogant selfishness of biases “At the end of ones journey, it is time to let go
perspectives.
of what has been, leave, and move on to start P

To aid in this learning process, leaders must be work a new story and newer version. Some can U
diligently to be competent, assertive and demonstrate never walk away gracefully. .” N
by example. They must motivate others toward
individual, group and organizational effectiveness I
given their respective roles and responsibilities. The with a keenly balanced insight into human behavior. S
management of the organization in every extended It requires an understanding and wisdom for the fun- H
sense is the responsibility of everyone who functions damental nature of a committed stewardship of people
within it. Systems work when people work. and resources. At the same time, we must be constantly M
vigilant to the fact that an “evil” nature lurks within each E
Organizations fail when people fail to be responsible person. Slothful, mediocre and apathetic people con- N
and accountable, and none can survive for very long stantly look for ways to infect the organization with their
without leadership. Unless everyone works together negativity. Leaders must be ready to effectively engage T
toward the harmony of the entire framework of adversity with sure, certain and swift action.
interaction, the organization, the community and
the society will devolve. Once again, getting people With a serious commitment to reason, a leader insists
to change and ascend to greater levels is difficult. upon knowing the facts. Factuality in rational evidentia-
Humans are different from each other in many ways. ry proofs suggests a special penchant for understanding
the details of any given situation. Likewise, the patience
Diverse with a variety of wants, desires, and for the proclivity to comprehend the various factors
purposes, no one is the same as another. We cannot involved, necessitate the examination of each problem
expect everyone to see the world in the same way. solving aspect. To skeptically inquire consistently, us-
Each is at a place where he or she is either evolving ing rational thinking processes is not something readily
or devolving. Individually, and in groups, or sub- employed by most people. Even presumed smart people
units, they can be cold, calculating, and cruel. act stupidly.
Although selfish, arrogant and counterproductive,
everyone has a unique responsibility as part of an Investigation of detailed information is critical. A thor-
association. Likewise, everyone ought to be held ough investigative continuum is essential. Those who do
accountable for his or her lazy, slothful and illicit not take the time to ensure the facts relative to the
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