tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2761263119703618582.post1121129236503831243..comments2023-10-17T04:18:13.484-05:00Comments on Swizz's Daily Diatribe: LeadershipSwizzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03321392265281175031noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2761263119703618582.post-33952061443299403862009-05-01T19:07:00.000-05:002009-05-01T19:07:00.000-05:00The Rev is an excellent example of a great leader....The Rev is an excellent example of a great leader. Every position he's had that included managing other people, his subordinates have raved about how wonderful he is. He's had people cry because they want to continue under him when he's had a change within an organization. He gets people excited to do their very best. Isn't that what a leader should be like?Swizzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03321392265281175031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2761263119703618582.post-29398256460522608282009-05-01T14:59:00.000-05:002009-05-01T14:59:00.000-05:00Never tell people how to do things. Tell them wha...Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they'll surprise you with their ingenuity.<br />-George S. Patton<br /><br />Patton was aware of the dangers of micromanaging. His philosophy was that a commander should give orders to the level below him and be aware of what was going on at the level below that.<br /><br />During my years working in manufacturing, I've had the privilege of working for a few really good leaders. I've also worked for some schoolyard bullies who never grew up. Real leadership isn't about making people do what you want, it's about getting them to want to do what needs to be done. The best leaders are those who can put their plans into such effective action that others will want to follow their lead. <br /><br />The best and most productive crews I've worked with had leaders who expressed confidence in their team's ability, and who treated their people with so much respect and praise for good effort that making the maximum effort was a joy rather than a chore.backwoods conservativenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2761263119703618582.post-29516724239973989282009-05-01T14:34:00.000-05:002009-05-01T14:34:00.000-05:00I completely agree with you regarding the ultra mi...I completely agree with you regarding the ultra micromanaging. It gets to a point where the people you have working for you just need to be trusted. Otherwise, you did a poor job of picking them.<br />Thanks so much for stopping by my site today. I really appreciate it.Jenhttp://www.whenpigsfly.squarespace.comnoreply@blogger.com