Last night we had my sons schools open evening, and as part of this evening there was a presentation by a leading consultant on Discipline.
Now being a parent gets you into interesting situations, and going to school events can be classed as just that. However, one thing that is really great about getting involved is that most times you learn something. Sometimes it’s something new and sometimes its something that awakens a sleeping awareness within self.
The thing that stood out from last nights talk was one phrase, which even though was presented in the context on parenting is very relevant in big business and most groups or organizations:
Quote: (Not word for word, but the message is the same)
“When a leader (or leaders) of a unit does (do) not perform as a leader (or leaders), a power vacuum will be created within the unit or group, causing another (or others) within the group to rise up and take control, by whatever means.”
He then went on to talk about how children challenge boundaries seeking constancy.
But as I lay in bed later on thinking, I was able to recall many situations throughout my existence where in big business, Corporate and other organizations, where I have witnessed the truth of this phrase over and over again.
This then brings me to the question that many have tried to answer but few have truly managed to correctly define: and that is “What qualities make a true leader?”