Leaders and Leadership

                                                                            Attribution: Hamed Saber
Image: A Leader is a Lonely Breed (here)

They are seen as larger than life

They make an appearance and stake

their claims. Rising through the ranks

is the usual scheme of things extending

their influence before being elected

to office. Some rare few take shortcuts

staging a coup de’ at forced on the masses

They come and go most on their own accord

But some are goaded out for some reasons

or other. All make an impact while in office

Political leaders play to the gallery to be

seen. A popularity contest determines

positions of strength to sustain their welcome

Corporate leaders impose themselves through

ability and skills. Often they align themselves

to the powers that be to be noticed. They

gain prominence through personal skills

employing subtle strategies often brutal

but surreptitiously done

In all instances of leadership there are

skills and principles involved. The right

implementation of such sophisticated

tools of management will determine success

or failure.

Leadership of a family unit is no exception

It is often more difficult as authority is not

as clear cut nor formalized. Democracy is

maximized these days and youngsters are

naturally rebellious. But love is the saving

grace that keeps the family from falling apart

Written for Poets United  -  Leaders and Leadership