Successful Leadership Is Not About Being Tough

We Must Move From ... The Primacy Of Technology Toward Considerations Of Social Justice And Equity, From The Dictates Of Organizational Convenience Toward The Aspirations Ofself Realization And Learning, From Authoritarianism And Dogmatism Toward More Participation, From Uniformity And Centralization Toward Diversity And Pluralism, From The Concept Of Work As Hard And Unavoidable, From Life As Nasty, Brutish, And Short Toward Work As Purpose And Self~fulfillment, A Recognition Of Leisure As A Valid Activity In Itself.

Possess The "nobel Factor": Possess And Constantly Demonstrate Optimism, Faith, And Hope. They Create Choices. I Am Reminded Of An Ancient Chinese Proverb: "that The Birds Of Worry And Care Fly Above Your Head, This You Cannot Change; But That They Build Nests In Your Hair, This You Can Prevent."

That's Important To Remember: It's Not Just A Collection Of Great Individuals But A Group Of People Who Enjoy Playing In The Sandbox, Thoroughly Enjoying Collaborative Problem Solving.

Every One Of The Geezers Who Continues To Play A Leadership Role Has One Quality Of Overriding Importance: Neotony. The Dictionary Definition Is That Neotony, A Zoological Term, Involves "the Retention Of Youthful Qualities Throughout Old Age." It Is More Than Merely Retaining A Youthful Appearance, Although That Is Often Part Of It. Neotony Is The Retention Of All Those Wonderful Qualities That We Associate With Youth: Curiosity, Playfulness, Eagerness, Fearlessness, Warmth, Energy.

Recognize And Respect Mutual Self-interests, Then Build Creative Collaborations To Serve Them.