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From one organization to another, if you look closely enough, you can see examples
of a failure to self-evolve on the part of most people. Self-centered behaviors,
exemplified by the immature “teenager” in the grownup body, are not uncommon. What
remains uncommon is the singular individual who strives every day to be self-reliant,
responsible and tireless committed to being a mature individual. Some organizational
entities, like the military and law enforcement, attempt to convey the necessity of mature
ascendency by advocating the “warrior” concept of personal development.
To the contrary, post-modern “experts”, whether movie stars, academic theorists,
news pundits or self-seeking politicians, typically advocate the arrogance of passivity in
the smugness of “political correctness”. Their pretense to tolerance is but a cover story, a
hidden agenda, for their intolerance of that which disagrees with their limited and some
narrow world-view, which is divisively antagonistic to logic and reason. True leadership
shuns the weakness of such pathological perversity that hastens human devolution.
Overall, leadership is a matter of uncommon valor in the face of condescending
adversity. It also means, no matter what the circumstances, a leader is committed to
standing up for his or her subordinates. He or she risks the challenges of working hard
toward ensuring opportunities and options for their own transformation. By diligently
courageous perseverance, as an example to others, the leader avoids the easy temptations
to evade responsibility and the essential necessity of accountability.
None the less, contemporary conditions, from corporate collusions, to political
corruption, do not offer a positive outlook for exceptional leadership ascendency. To
suggest the further deterioration of the workplace whether public or private, in terms of
leadership capacity, recent research portrays a dismal picture for future prospects.
Particularly in younger generations, post-baby boomers, fewer are opting for positions of
authority and responsibility. Most are choosing lesser positions where “leadership”
possibilities can be avoided. A leaderless void is getting bigger and dangerous.
Added to that, are recent studies suggesting a drop in I.Q. scores, poor academic
ability by graduating seniors, a rise in superstitious beliefs with abhorrence for scientific
methodology. With serious analytical thinking processes suffering the flaws of “magical
thinking”, along with other interpersonal skills diminishing, extraordinary leadership
capacity is becoming an “endangered species”.
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When no one wants to lead, who makes critical decisions? If situational blankness
occurs within a particular setting, then what might be the consequences? Every day, there
are sufficient real-life examples. Yet, seemingly, very few are paying attention. Thinking
through the possibilities, with decreasing numbers of potential future “leaders”, the
outcomes are probably not encouraging. Actually, the results will be extremely dangerous
and destructive as society devolves further. Such matters depend on the environmental
setting, as related to business and commerce, politics and government.
While a majority may decide they have no interest in ascending to higher levels of
leadership capacity, some may actually get the implications. That is, they are not leaders,
they never will be, and are content to be effective followers, subordinates, or just do
enough to get by. Many factors come into play, especially during every election season.
Does the voter get the best possible choices for national leadership? Often is heard the
sad commentary of making choices among the lesser of “two evils”. To use a non-
scientific term, for which “psychopath” do you vote?
For some, that is an honest personal assessment in some respects. At the same time
however, one should not accept such an admission as being completely positive in nature.
That is only part of the social organizational complexity. Meanwhile, others may think
they are “leadership” material. Contrived “debates” by media outlets use the word loosely
and call attention to some nebulous prospect of electing a national “leader”. With the
dominance, manipulation and control of two major political parties, does the republic
seriously get the best possible leadership potential?
Is there a unique contrast between “politician”, as negative reference, and “statesman”
or “stateswoman”? With so many “experts” offering consulting services on “leadership”
training workshops, it is very easy to assume leader characteristics can be conveniently
imparted. Humans are very good at personal deception and we can become very
impressed with ourselves in unproductive ways. Cognitive bias pervades every living and
working situation to ensure the immediate gratification of hasty conclusions.
For the authentic leader, with the right set of attributes, judicious skillfulness,
exceptional experience and genuine leading capacity, the ranks are getting smaller and
smaller. A major media publication from the northeast U.S. offered the argument that
there is a strong correlation between “politician”, “CEO’s” and “psychopaths”.
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One measure of leadership capacity, whenever a social crisis arises, is who steps
forward first to accept responsibility? Whether socio-economic, militarily, or political
enterprise, who takes command and ultimately embraces accountability? Take a recent
water contamination crisis in a particular region of the U.S. for example. Where evidence
demonstrates prior knowledge, ineffective decision-making and inefficient problem
solving, which elected officials offered their resignations? How about in the financial
centers of the U.S., or around the world, following the so-called global economic
meltdown, how many top executives immediately took responsibility?
While few can actually tell you what a real leader is today, many will pretend they can
train someone else to be one. Conducting any activity in social networking typically
reveals a cast of multitudes who claim to be “leadership consultants”. That is very
fascinating once a background check reveals the alleged “expert” has little or no real
experience outside their limited “worldview”. In fact, many have never held command
positions, trained in the military beyond entry level, served in the criminal justice
systems. Regurgitating what someone else said or wrote is not experience.
Absent a significant personal transformation toward an ascended leadership capacity,
beyond materialism, self-centeredness and ideological mysticism, society is doomed
toward eventual demise. What do you hear first when there is a problem? Do you hear
immediate faultfinding, finger pointing and scapegoating? Alternatively, do you hear a
logical well-reasoned rationale, where maturity and wisdom reign with unabashed
culpability? Leadership is the “way of the warrior”, in contrast to those detractors who
proselytize a more “guardianship” viewpoint that whines “political correctness”.
Ascended leadership is well differentiated and reflected in personal liberation of both
thought and action beyond conventional conformity. By confidence, manner and bearing,
intellectual focus, and the drive of uninhibited creative energies, the leader essentially
permeates the organization. Such maturity labors diligently to rise above excuses and
alibis. It does not take notice of juvenile antics that distract from the reality of self-
evolution and shuns self-absorption. An ascended leadership is that which exhibits the
clarity the leader expresses about his or her passion for life, and achieving the goals
within an organizational framework. He or she is resolved to be unique, separated from
the “herd”, yet interactive enough to ensure others follow willingly.
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