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Post by brophy on Nov 1, 2006 10:10:29 GMT -6
......five time-tested categories that establish the traits of a good leader:
Has a solid work ethic
Possesses a clear vision of the organization;
Views position as a privilege, not a right;
Surrounds self with strong staff members; and
Proves to be trustworthy.
what do you think?
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Post by blb on Nov 1, 2006 10:15:10 GMT -6
A good leader must be a good listener. This is an often overlooked trait. If others do not think you consider their input or care about their best interests, they won't follow you anywhere.
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Post by coachcalande on Nov 1, 2006 10:48:42 GMT -6
a good leader hires the right guys for the positions below and lets them coach.
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Post by fbdoc on Nov 1, 2006 16:56:43 GMT -6
A good leader can recognize the talents in others and get them to want to use those talents for the good of the team.
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Post by airman on Nov 1, 2006 18:55:09 GMT -6
i view honesty and integrity as the two most important traits of a leader. you can have the 5 traits listed but if you are not honest it does not mean squat.
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Post by Coach Geordie on Nov 2, 2006 6:24:32 GMT -6
A leader does not lead - he is followed.
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Post by coachcalande on Nov 2, 2006 7:03:37 GMT -6
A leader does not lead - he is followed. now THAT is an interesting one...I always think of it just the opposite...hes not followed, he leads. why do i think of it like that? well, its hard to follow someone who DOESNT lead. |
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Post by davecisar on Nov 2, 2006 8:45:14 GMT -6
A good leader:
Has Integrity
Has a Vision
Has a Plan
Works the Plan Tirelessly
Holds Himself and those around him Accountable
Doesnt make excuses and gives credit where credit is due
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Post by Coach Geordie on Nov 2, 2006 11:20:53 GMT -6
A leader does not lead - he is followed. now THAT is an interesting one...I always think of it just the opposite...hes not followed, he leads. why do i think of it like that? well, its hard to follow someone who DOESNT lead. I have had a few guys who really, really wanted to lead but thier effort to do so is counter productive. It is either too "rah!, rah!" or else somehow hollow. I've also had guys who go about their business in practice and on the field to the best of their abilities, some excelling, some surviving on pretty basic talent but always there, always contributing in their own way. When they step up they are listened too and respected. To be fair we have a few guys now who know they are leaders and are followed. I've come to the the conclusion that leadership is an intangible quality that you either have or have not. As a player I never did. What we talk about as leadership, and there have been some excellent suggestions on this thread, is actually character. Can you have leadership without character? In my opinion no. I would not follow. Can you have character without being a leader? Yes. And I will always respect you for it. If you do not have players in leadership roles with thois natural quality then it has to be manufactured but if it's genuine and real then it will carry the whole team forward effortlessly. Just my thoughts. |
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Post by coachcalande on Nov 2, 2006 13:32:24 GMT -6
now THAT is an interesting one...I always think of it just the opposite...hes not followed, he leads. why do i think of it like that? well, its hard to follow someone who DOESNT lead. I have had a few guys who really, really wanted to lead but thier effort to do so is counter productive. It is either too "rah!, rah!" or else somehow hollow. I've also had guys who go about their business in practice and on the field to the best of their abilities, some excelling, some surviving on pretty basic talent but always there, always contributing in their own way. When they step up they are listened too and respected. To be fair we have a few guys now who know they are leaders and are followed. I've come to the the conclusion that leadership is an intangible quality that you either have or have not. As a player I never did. What we talk about as leadership, and there have been some excellent suggestions on this thread, is actually character. Can you have leadership without character? In my opinion no. I would not follow. Can you have character without being a leader? Yes. And I will always respect you for it. If you do not have players in leadership roles with thois natural quality then it has to be manufactured but if it's genuine and real then it will carry the whole team forward effortlessly. Just my thoughts. I was thinking more in terms of leadership in coaching positions...hard to follow a guy who doesnt lead by example and with vision and a plan. if they cant lay out the expectations clearly and provide the avenue for success...well... |
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Post by groundchuck on Nov 2, 2006 13:49:09 GMT -6
Good leaders know themselves.
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Post by Coach Geordie on Nov 3, 2006 3:33:44 GMT -6
I have had a few guys who really, really wanted to lead but thier effort to do so is counter productive. It is either too "rah!, rah!" or else somehow hollow. I've also had guys who go about their business in practice and on the field to the best of their abilities, some excelling, some surviving on pretty basic talent but always there, always contributing in their own way. When they step up they are listened too and respected. To be fair we have a few guys now who know they are leaders and are followed. I've come to the the conclusion that leadership is an intangible quality that you either have or have not. As a player I never did. What we talk about as leadership, and there have been some excellent suggestions on this thread, is actually character. Can you have leadership without character? In my opinion no. I would not follow. Can you have character without being a leader? Yes. And I will always respect you for it. If you do not have players in leadership roles with thois natural quality then it has to be manufactured but if it's genuine and real then it will carry the whole team forward effortlessly. Just my thoughts. I was thinking more in terms of leadership in coaching positions...hard to follow a guy who doesnt lead by example and with vision and a plan. if they cant lay out the expectations clearly and provide the avenue for success...well... Coach, I still think it still applies. Leadership is an intangible thing. Something close to the traits of leadership can be developed. Character can feed leadership. I just have more experience in looking at my players for leadership as my head coach is in my opinion a great leader for our situation. As a player I was blessed with some great leaders as coaches. |
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Post by los on Nov 3, 2006 19:33:23 GMT -6
Well said coach Geordie!
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Post by newhc on Nov 8, 2006 13:52:28 GMT -6
Hey Guys good that we are talking about the traits of leadership, but how can one go about building it. I have seen and heard about leadership modules, and I wanted to know if anybody had any info on how to build leadership? Are leaders born or are they taught?
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Post by givepullorpitch on Nov 9, 2006 13:04:24 GMT -6
Both. Read John Maxwell's "Developing the Leader within You". Good book all coaches should read. Along with "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu
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