OK, so I have said it on the forums in both SADeveloper and SAArchitect. I love the philosophy around people in MSF.

I am sure in the wrong hands it can still be a nightmare. How would an autocratic manager live with MSF? Why is there no proper adoption of MSF in South Africa (that I know of)? Is it possible that we still have too much of the “Baas en Klaas“ (boss and servant) mindset?

I know for a fact I do not want to be a manager (in the taditional sense). I want to be a leader. There is a huge difference. Think about it. Of course we need the managers - someone has to do the dirty work (wink). I want to inspire people to reach their full potential. I do not believe holding a stick or a carrot can ever do that. I believe the right mirror can though. That mirror should be the respect and admiration I show; both to myself and to the people I am in contact with.

Right, definitely time for bed! If I get on the topic of people, leadership, management and full potential I get quite passionate and might just not stop in time...

BTW, Craig, how could you give a signed copy of a TP book away! I think you are either a true friend (and I am not that good a friend to anyone) or you had a momentary lapse of reason... (hmmm so much for respect and admiration)