Wednesday, April 14, 2010

No Right or Wrong Answer

Have you ever been ask one of those theoretical-type questions and as the respondent told , 'don't worry; there is no right or wrong answer'? This can be a scary proposition - to feel as though you are being tested yet without any real (stated, explicit) metric by which to gauge the appropriateness of your response. In Real-Life Leadership, this happens more often than one might realize. A wise leader understands that one's response in these situations may not be immediately 'graded' it will with absolutely certainty be 'judged' according to its outcomes. A right or wrong answer is not what is sought; it is the deeper understanding of the true character of the respondent that is revealed and judged. Authentic leadership is an inside-out job. The work begins with the development of deeply-held values and principles from which all decisions are made - all responses are given. Know thyself in order to lead thyself - and others - with integrity.

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