Just going to share a quick story. I'm not a leader, I'm definitely a follower. When I have had to lead, I've done the job well enough, be it at projects for work or otherwise. However, I would rather be a good worker bee than the queen so to speak.
That said, I tend not to be confrontational. I've still been wearing my masks despite the mandates in Texas. I went into an Albertsons, wearing my mask. and I saw two older gentlemen in their 50's. Neither of them where wearing their chin diapers, and they both had an air of strength and power, as in do not approach us about fucking masks. It inspired me.
I immediately took mine off. Nobody said anything.
Today, I went to the same Albertsons, this time without my mask completely. Nobody said anything once again. Then another man looked at me while wearing a mask himself as I walked past him.
When I checked out, I saw him again, this time without the mask.
The point is this: there are a lot of folks like me out there who aren't the leaders, or necessarily the ones who will pull the trigger. That is NOT a bad thing. We all can't be leading the charge. However we WANT to do the right thing. It just takes a spark to push people like me to act. If you know you are an alpha leader type, remember that next time you enter a store, and pull off your mask.
There is an old saying about "those who desire leadership are often unfit for the task." Looking at most of those in politics, it certainly rings true.
On the other hand, history has a rich tradition of folk heroes who fought and led because they had to, not because they wanted to. George Washington comes to mind.
Thanks for sharing your leadership story. I feel like we're in Toastmasters. ?
In my experience, true leaders rise to the top through recognition of their fitness by their contemporaries. Those desiring to be leaders, as you noted, are not only often unfit but are often (in my view) driven by ego and a need for self-gratification, as opposed to having a true heart to serve and having the bravery and selflessness to serve at the level required of a true leader.
I'd say the number of ineffective, power-mongering morons who sought and obtained leadership roles in our government is in the 90th percentile. They are easy to spot - as are their polar opposites, who lead by example, who stand for what they believe in and who aptly represent the will of their constituents.
Yes. They've been chosen and allowed to progress because they are inept and corruptible. They only use those too dumb, cowardly, greedy and evil for their middle management, lest they turn on the system and actually do something for the good of the world.
Once people like that get into positions of any power, I truly believe they (at LEAST subconsciously) seek to surround themselves with others who also lack real skill or talent. Less intimidating, and they can all cover each others' asses.
On the bright side, the opposite also occurs when strong leaders get into power.
Damn right. M.y team of 70 all have a mandate to train their replacement. Ive trained 2 people who can do my job. Guess what, when im gone they keep shit going, I sleep well at night.
Right. The system is festering with these incompetent nincompoops. Time for a MAJOR flush.