Lessons in Leadership

[RevDWW]

George Washington

“The test of the progress of mankind will be their appreciation of the character of Washington.”
—Lord Brougham

The ideals of American character and integrity were originally established by the examples set by our Founding Fathers. We have truly become children of their beliefs and the principles they honored. George Washington is perhaps the most eminent example. Even during his lifetime, Washington symbolized the quality of character that Americans look up to today. Daniel Webster said that America owed a considerable debt to the Old World, and that the debt has been paid through the character of Washington: “If our American institutions had done nothing else, that alone would entitle them to respect.” Even the fabricated cherry-tree story by Mason Locke Weems—“I can’t tell a lie, Pa; I cut it down with my hatchet”—is testament to the respect Washington’s integrity commands. There has perhaps never been an American who has been more revered in his lifetime.

Washington was a true living hero. He could have been king. Yet it was the example Washington set as our nation’s first president that gave America its respect, stability, and unique flavor of democracy. Henry Lee called Washington “First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” Other heroes have used their popularity to benefit their own kingdoms. Washington used his popularity to establish a code of conduct in which the welfare of the people came first. Because of Washington’s example, later American leaders have had a superior model to try to match.

Consider This: It is important for the leader to set a strong example of character and integrity. No rules or commandments will speak louder than a leader’s actions.

From, A Daily Dose of the American Dream

Any other examples of leadership would be welcome.

A lot of problems that occur, occur because men wish to set up personal kingdoms.

[Scott Hutchinson]

Very good.

That's some good stuff!!

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by RevDWW

From, A Daily Dose of the American Dream

Any other examples of leadership would be welcome.

A lot of problems that occur, occur because men wish to set up personal kingdoms.

Hey Bro, there is so much truth in this.

I thank God for the well-rounded leadership he placed in my life at different stages of my developement. I still revere those men in a big way.

N.A. Urshan, Jonathan Urshan, Steve Wilson, Bishop Coltharp and others.

Simply the best, and completely unduplicatable.

[RevDWW]

From, A Daily Dose of the American Dream

Phillip Caldwell at Ford

“It is good to rule and polish our brains against those of others.”
—Michael DeMontaigne

Phillip Caldwell took over as chief executive officer of Ford Motor Company during a bleak period in 1979. The oil crisis and the growing importation of foreign cars had stunned the American automobile market. Ford’s costs were skyrocketing, and its cars were rated “poor” in quality and design. Caldwell remembers that it was tempting to cut all expenses to save what little was left, but adds, “That would have given away our future … we didn’t even give it serious consideration.” Instead, Caldwell and other leaders at Ford went on an unprecedented spending spree, pouring more than $13 billion worldwide into new products, processes, machinery, and equipment, and spending another $9 billion on research and engineering development. Company management agreed that “quality was our primary objective,” says Caldwell.

Everyone at Ford seemed to get the message. By 1984, Ford had reduced its operating costs, introduced higher-quality cars, and posted a record profit of $2.9 billion—one of the largest turnarounds in American corporate history. Caldwell gives much credit to Ford’s employees, who originated many of the ideas that set the company back on the right course. There was a great change in attitude. Workers felt they were being heard and that their talents were being put to good use. Management and workers alike wanted to produce high-quality products—it was a matter of pride. Caldwell opened the doors of communication, and everyone, from assembly-line personnel to top management, listened to each other. That is what makes business successful.

Consider This: Do you make it profitable for employees and management to communicate? Does everyone have the same goal of making your organization the best that it can be?

A little more!

[Newman]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Hey Bro, there is so much truth in this.

I thank God for the well-rounded leadership he placed in my life at different stages of my developement. I still revere those men in a big way.

N.A. Urshan, Jonathan Urshan, Steve Wilson, Bishop Coltharp and others.

Simply the best, and completely unduplicatable.

Unduplicatable? There is no success without a successor.... Outstanding Leadership should produce outstanding leadership to take its place. That is the mark of the truest success. IMO

[Charlie Brown]

Originally Posted by Newman

Unduplicatable? There is no success without a successor.... Outstanding Leadership should produce outstanding leadership to take its place. That is the mark of the truest success. IMO

This is correct. A true leader will produce offsprings, or his work will die.

[StillStanding]

Originally Posted by Charlie Brown

This is correct. A true leader will produce offsprings, or his work will die.

Leadership = The art of developing others to replace you!

Originally Posted by Pianoman

Leadership = The art of developing others to replace you!

...and in the process, encourgaing those others to go beyond where you are...

[Charlie Brown]

Originally Posted by Ronzo

...and in the process, encourgaing those others to go beyond where you are...

Kind of like what the ministry is supposed to do??