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Does a leader need to be serious about his role?

Can a leader be personally reckless and still be an effective leader?
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trinifigue... trinifigue...
 
 July 16, 2009 12:14 AM
Yes, a leader needs to be serious about his role or people woul not take him seriously. They might even betray him because they feel he is not capable of doing great things. He should not be reckless at all, if he wants to be a good leader.
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krusheasy krusheasy
 
July 15, 2009 08:00 PM
No. A reckless person is someone who takes action without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action. A leader is someone who is responsible for their own actions and the actions of others. However, just because it appears someone is reckless does not necessarily mean they are.

My example is probably way off from what you intended ... but this is what came to my mind after reading your question.

For example, the character James Kirk on the show Star Trek portrays characteristics of leadership. He repeatedly puts himself in personal danger, one might say recklessly because it does not appear he ever gives it any thought. He could just as easily assign another, capable person, to the same assignment instead of doing it himself.

I am sure his rational is that his life experiences makes him most qualified to deal with any situation, and by dealing with a dangerous situation he is protecting his interests which are his ship and the lives under his command which he responsible for.

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davepamn davepamn
 
July 15, 2009 08:06 PM
Why does a leaders personal choices and actions affect the direction and choices of the company?

Is a serious leader a freak or a magnet?

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pellrider pellrider
 
July 15, 2009 08:26 PM
The leader has to be serious about him. If he chooses to take bad decisions, his followers are going to suffer. Think of the CEO of a company. A bad reputation of the CEO will affect the entire company.

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davepamn davepamn
 
July 15, 2009 10:53 PM
Should a Leader feel responsible for the future of his company?

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pellrider pellrider
 
July 16, 2009 01:47 AM
I think yes. The leader of the company is the one who is making decisions and hiring competent people.If the company's future is not good, the leader has to find out the reason and make changes.

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kerryk kerryk
 
July 15, 2009 08:29 PM
No, he can't be reckless and be effective. One make take their position seriously.

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tacessba tacessba
 
July 15, 2009 08:31 PM
I have seen too many bad leaders that doesn´t care about anything
A good leader cares,perhaps not for 100%,

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krysstel krysstel
 
July 15, 2009 09:28 PM
I agree with you. My opinion only here, a bad leader is a dictator who only cares about themselves and power. A good leader leads people on a group mission or task. An effectiveleader also knows what it is like to be an ordinary worker.

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krysstel krysstel
 
July 15, 2009 09:30 PM
A leader needs to be serious about the role.
Leading a team to accomplish a goal.
Understanding the views of the ordinary workers.
Offer guidance, advice, and help, all while letting them work independently. It's a tough balance.

For example, if the leader is "wreckless personally", it could possibly affect their leadership skills.

Depends on the details.

But I personally would say "Yes", it is possible to be a good leader and yet live a wreckless, risk-taking, disorganized personal life.

I've seen it happen, both personally, and viewing international news.
Former President Bill Clinton was a very well liked diplomat, by some, worldwide.
But his personal life got a little....well, shall we say.... "in the news"..........

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