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| The keepings of a Leader | Started by: Sal_Giaquinto on Jan 04, '08 21:40 |
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Earlier there was a discussion held about certain qualities that make a leader. Becoming a leader is only 1/3 of the battle. I would like to discuss the chief responsibility of the leader, maintaining his of her family. Imagine the family as a large tower. A great deal is required to hold up this tower. The tower requires a strong foundation. When you're building a structure, you have a flat and level playing field to lay your foundation; the same is for a family. Personal expectations, standards, and benchmarks need to be upheld on both the leader's and family's part. Vision and unity need to be shared. Rebar is installed to fasten the footing to the foundation and anchor bolts to secure the sill to the foundation. Likewise, a strong hierarchy that upholds and remains true to the ideals of the family is necessary to fasten the foundation together. Unified vision and strong ideals, coupled with an inner circle that embody these feats, is an impressive foundation, but it is not the foundation alone that defines the tower. As the tower grows it will reach closer and closer to the stars. The higher the elevation, the stronger the winds that sway the tower from side to side. Some of these 'winds' are internal, while some are external, either way the tower must be flexible. Being responsible for the tower, the leader must sway as well. You see, being a leader is both give and take. The leader must be careful to manage situations that could push the tower one way, but also minding his own counter actions as well, the tower could easily sway and snap in the opposite direction if pushed too hard. Words like equilibrium and balance can easily describe the delicacy in managing. This illustration sums up some of my own experience, but I am curious of everyone else's beliefs on the matter. |
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Zig-Zag stands in awe as the superior public speaking skills of a long time friend spread through out the streets. Sal, I think you've said it all, my friend. I really do. |
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| Reply by: Zig-Zag at Jan 05, '08 02:57 | |
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A building requires the right materials as well. A skyscraper made of wood probably won't last, whereas a tall, strong building made of steel will hold up. One who is building such a structure, therefore, must be cautious as to what materials he or she uses. Also, of note, structures take maintenance. Ignore the wrong beam or girder and your entire building will weaken and possibly fall. It should be noted, as well, that oftentimes the most important pieces of a building are the lower portions of the structure. It is these portions that will maintain the structural integrity of the higher floors. As you've said, a strong foundation is key. Without it, the higher floors won't find the support they need to survive the winds you mentioned. Overall, I love the analogy. You've touched upon many good points. |
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| Reply by: Cronus at Jan 05, '08 03:27 | |
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Zig-Zag turns to the new speaker And here I am, proven wrong once again. Some very true points made. |
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| Reply by: Zig-Zag at Jan 05, '08 03:34 | |
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| If i had a family it would be in Buckingham palace. | |
| Reply by: BanditKeith at Jan 05, '08 03:40 | |
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As he steps up to his leader who stepped on a crate on one of the corners in the street. A large crowd is standing around him, some listening, some admirring, some being jealous to the bone. As he walks up to the front he lits up a sigarette and clears his through As being said before, the material of which you build the structure is most important. When you have a building, the bricks, lets say if you use bricks to build it. Must be really good...it's the foundation and inner beam structure that hold the structure the shape it is. But the bricks around it must be of good quality. If there are some bricks being used, which shouldn't be used..then the structure has a chance of breaking down. Of course, you never know what a brick will do, until it's too late. Therefor it's a good idea to test the bricks extensivly before using. A bad brick could break the entire foundation, as when bricks being tested, there is a better chance that the structure will hold it's integrety. He shoots away his sigarette, almost hitting a fellow mafioso. Luckely the mafioso didn't notice that he was almost hit by a sigarette from a little thug. |
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| Reply by: Rizla at Jan 05, '08 05:02 | |
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"Unified vision and strong ideals, coupled with an inner circle that embody these feats, is an impressive foundation, but it is not the foundation alone that defines the tower" So many leaders over the years have set up without these ideals. So many leaders have set up thinking nothing more than "I want to be a leader!" The result of which has inevitably been that they have wandered a little aimlessly and generally not achieved very much until they did find a raison d'etre. Having that vision and communicating it to the family, while being flexible enough to change along the way (a made man leader rarely approaches matters in the same way a Don does) is essential to any successful leadership campaign. |
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| Reply by: ProbablyEvsie at Jan 05, '08 05:11 | |
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