thoughts on leadership

[2eclipse]

i have been doing a lot of thinking about this subject lately. So i'm wondering...

Do you see yourself as a leader in your workplace, social group, family or community?
What are the leadership skills you value most in yourself? in others?
Do you like leading or do you prefer to follow?
Do you think the same things make for a good leader of a small group and a large group?
What makes for a bad leader?

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Do you see yourself as a leader in your workplace, social group, family or community?

Not really. I'm the negotiator. I make sure everyone is more or less okay with what is going on. Or if I don't agree, I go ahead and organize a splinter group. I also have the sinking suspicion I may be too individualistic or selfish to be a good leader.

What are the leadership skills you value most in yourself? in others?

I guess the idea of being able to see the big picture. I admire the people that actually make it happen. I'm not too detail oriented.

Do you like leading or do you prefer to follow?

I guess I'm an okay follower, because I'm too apathetic to do things. On the other hand, I don't like following because there is a certain sheep-like quality.

Do you think the same things make for a good leader of a small group and a large group?

Not necessarily. A larger group requires more consensus building and a bit more of crowd control. In either case, you need to be a good manipulator.

What makes for a bad leader?

Not checking your ego at the door. Not listening to what your followers want. Being selfish. Those that follow you are not your toys.