Comments on: The importance of philosophy to great leadership http://www.thepracticeofleadership.net/2008/06/30/the-importance-of-philosophy-to-great-leadership/ It's only in the practice of leadership that we influence our world... Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:30:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Bill Nelson http://www.thepracticeofleadership.net/2008/06/30/the-importance-of-philosophy-to-great-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-39553 Bill Nelson Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:40:03 +0000 http://www.thepracticeofleadership.net/2008/06/30/the-importance-of-philosophy-to-great-leadership/#comment-39553 It is a great aspect to consider. I believe the key benefit to a philosophy of leadership is that it brings with it a consistency of approach. Not that you become predictable but it allows those that you lead to know and understand you and what your beliefs are. It is a great aspect to consider. I believe the key benefit to a philosophy of leadership is that it brings with it a consistency of approach. Not that you become predictable but it allows those that you lead to know and understand you and what your beliefs are.

]]> By: Chris http://www.thepracticeofleadership.net/2008/06/30/the-importance-of-philosophy-to-great-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-39405 Chris Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:30:44 +0000 http://www.thepracticeofleadership.net/2008/06/30/the-importance-of-philosophy-to-great-leadership/#comment-39405 A nice post, Leadership is so much about awareness of ourselves and those around us. Some guiding principles will certainly help each of us as we try to become better leaders. A nice post, Leadership is so much about awareness of ourselves and those around us. Some guiding principles will certainly help each of us as we try to become better leaders.

]]> By: Dan McCarthy http://www.thepracticeofleadership.net/2008/06/30/the-importance-of-philosophy-to-great-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-39136 Dan McCarthy Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:16:30 +0000 http://www.thepracticeofleadership.net/2008/06/30/the-importance-of-philosophy-to-great-leadership/#comment-39136 George – Here’s mine(I have 12): http://greatleadershipbydan.blogspot.com/2008/06/leadership-rules.html George –

Here’s mine(I have 12):

http://greatleadershipbydan.blogspot.com/2008/06/leadership-rules.html

]]> By: What Leadership Demands - Philosophy & Legacy http://www.thepracticeofleadership.net/2008/06/30/the-importance-of-philosophy-to-great-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-38822 What Leadership Demands - Philosophy & Legacy Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:01:12 +0000 http://www.thepracticeofleadership.net/2008/06/30/the-importance-of-philosophy-to-great-leadership/#comment-38822 [...] The Importance of Philosophy to Great Leadership [...] [...] The Importance of Philosophy to Great Leadership [...]

]]> By: Boom Daniel http://www.thepracticeofleadership.net/2008/06/30/the-importance-of-philosophy-to-great-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-38694 Boom Daniel Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:11:42 +0000 http://www.thepracticeofleadership.net/2008/06/30/the-importance-of-philosophy-to-great-leadership/#comment-38694 Coming from an environment where mnemonics rule (USMC), having 10-14 values that you hang your hat on works...people can remember the mnemonic and then adjust behavior to satisfy. With that, I'd alter my reference point from "what are the 10 things..." to "what are the 4-6 things..." But your point is valid and important. Organizations must have guiding precepts and Be-No's (where you will not go) in order to define their playing field. That's it- Check Six! http//:checksixtv.googlepages.com Coming from an environment where mnemonics rule (USMC), having 10-14 values that you hang your hat on works…people can remember the mnemonic and then adjust behavior to satisfy. With that, I’d alter my reference point from “what are the 10 things…” to “what are the 4-6 things…”

But your point is valid and important. Organizations must have guiding precepts and Be-No’s (where you will not go) in order to define their playing field.

That’s it- Check Six!
http//:checksixtv.googlepages.com

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