Can a humble man or woman be a strong and effective leader? Abraham Lincoln is one historical example that comes to mind. No doubt, maintaining an air of self-importance can intimidate and even motivate people, but doesnt it also feed feelings of resentment, and invite betrayal and subterfuge within the cadre of essential staff of underlings who support the leader? The world need more leaders who are willing to humbly admit that they are only human. We seldom hear humility from world leaders- or even mayors and college presidents- at least until one of them falls from grace and is desperately looking for new friends. Quoting from this article: I dont like ideological interpretations, this type of mythology of Pope Francis, the pope told Corriere. If Im not mistaken, Sigmund Freud said that in every idealization theres an aggression. Depicting the pope as a sort of Superman, a star, is offensive to me. ...The pope is a man who laughs, cries, sleeps calmly and has friends like everyone else. A normal person. Leaders at every level should consider and heed the Popes words. Fast-food restaurant managers and Presidents alike.
Posted on: Wed, 05 Mar 2014 13:24:29 +0000
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