Hey, it’s Vlad. TGIF my peeps. You can see from the video I posted, I was participating in a game of follow the leader. I’m sure it comes as no surprise to any of my Vladiators who the leader was here. That’s right, it was moi. For those of you not conversant in the French language that means ME. Since leadership is something I know much about I thought I would focus on the concept for today’s chat.
The world needs effective leaders which is why a lot of research has gone into understanding leadership. One place people often look to study this is Wolf packs. While there are many misconceptions as to how a pack functions, they do illustrate how a good leader can help the pack achieve its goals. Here are some examples of the traits necessary to lead a pack.
Visionary - Wolf leaders have a clear vision of what they want to achieve.
Decisive - Wolf leaders make quick decisions that are in the best interest of the pack. They are not afraid to take risks and make tough choices.
Courageous - Wolf leaders are fearless in the face of danger. They lead by example and are willing to put themselves in harm’s way to protect their pack.
Trustworthy - Wolf leaders are dependable and honest. They keep their promises and follow through on their commitments, which earns them the trust of their pack.
Now I know what you are all thinking…that sounds just like you Vlad. Yes it’s true, I do exemplify these features. I will also add that I am a out of the box thinker. A wise man once said, “Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream.” This is why some might view my methods as unconventional, perhaps even insane but the bottom line is everyone follows me cause I get results…and also because if they don’t I will bite them on their butt.
Now everyone has the capacity to lead but not everyone can be a leader. Henry Ford once said “asking who should be the leader is like asking who should be the tenor in a quartet…the answer is obvious, the one who can sing tenor. The thing is there is no shame in not being a leader. Without followers there would be no leaders…just try not to get bit on the butt.