MagnusTroy Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 A good leader is someone who makes people to work in team for a common purpose, promote participation in an alliance and have respect for everyone, no matter alliance or size of your country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Forrest Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 As some have already said, there's a difference betwn leadership and management. It's harder to lead by consensus than from on high (Or from behind!) but the results are far better, imho. That is not to say that a leader dithers around waiting for every squeaky wheel to be happy. Know what you want to do, but you're the "primus inter pares" not dictator for life. An insecure figure giving out orders no one follows is a disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsoxbronco1 Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Someone everyone can blame when the shtf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sup4l33t3ki11a Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 What constitutes a good leader? The size of his/her twinkies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysocyon Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 A good leader is one who can recognize not only recognize potential, but is also able to put that potential into motion. For example, it is not enough for a leader to recognize that creating an alliance would benefit many nations, they also need the resolve to put that vision into action. Another important component of an effective leader is the ability to admit when they are wrong. I think we can all agree that no matter how awesome a leader may be, at one point, they will screw up. If they project ignorance to their faults, it benefits no one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groucho Marx Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Being the scapegoat when things go wrong, and the champion when things are going well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Orpheus Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 A good leader is his or her alliance personified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennox Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Study the ways of Ivan Moldavi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHAYD Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 People who can plan ahead, see from another person's point of view, make responsible decisions, resist peer pressure, put their alliance's need above their personal need, take responsibility for their decisions, are polite, logical, and willing to admit their own mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theArrowheadian Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Study the ways of Ivan Moldavi. So is this really what NSO is like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doitzel Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 So is this really what NSO is like? It's hard to understand unless you've worked with him but at least some of the reverence is warranted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heft Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 The best measure of a leader is the performance of the people they lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Warbuck Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 I like all the perspectives of leadership in this thread. In my own opinion, I believe that there is a huge difference between managing an alliance and leading one. I believe that a good leader is the "Jack of All Trades" that isn't afraid to get his or her hands dirty and to help out in areas that the alliance is struggling in. A good leader knows everything that is going on in his or her alliance. He or she knows the strengths and weaknesses of the alliance and focuses his or her energy on the areas that are in need until he or she finds someone who has the skills to strengthen that "soft spot". The leader then moves on to the next project, continually knowing what areas need help. He or she also is a good judge of talent, and places the right people in the right places to get the job done. A good leader works hard for the alliance, as opposed to merely giving orders. If the leader can create a new program, he or she can also help run that program. The alliance is the first priority, and a good leader will make contributions to the alliance that would slow down his or her personal growth, so that younger members can grow and contribute to the alliance. A good leader is a good diplomat, and is able to look forward in time, doing things that not only benefit the alliance in the short term, but in the long term as well. The leader knows that it takes time to get the alliance to their "destination" but has goals in mind. He or she breaks those goals down into smaller goals and is able to rally the alliance members toward reaching them. Each goal they reach builds more trust in their leader. A good leader recognizes, appreciates, and rewards hard workers and member achievements. Giving this recognition only motivates the membership to achieve more. A good leader is honest, and also is able to fall on his or her sword when wrong. A good leader is also the embodiment of the ideals and motivations of his or her alliance. As a public face, a good leader represents the goals and ambitions of the alliance at all times, and people tend to base their opinion of his or her alliance on him or her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydro Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 It's hard to understand unless you've worked with him but at least some of the reverence is warranted. So when can we be expecting your application? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiphosis Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Managing is an alliance is making decisions that everyone can prosper from now. Leading an alliance is making decisions that everyone will prosper from later. This is close to my definition so I'll paraphrase you somewhat: Leading an alliance is making decisions that everyone will prosper from, be it in the short or long term, through action externally and appointment of efficient government members for the proper management internally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysocyon Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 A good leader knows how to put the top back on the peanut butter jar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime minister Johns Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Study the ways of Ivan Moldavi. Ivan is a good leader, but even he can improve. Nobody is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClockworkOrange Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 A good leader is someone who can convince you that getting up at 5am for 5 days in a row is something worth doing for a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus Autumn Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 A good leader makes you think that you actually matter. A bad one shows you that you, in fact, do not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigrun Vapneir Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 A leader and a manager are entirely different things. A good manager shepherds and conserves resources. A good leader sets a course and holds the ship true to it. An alliance needs both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus Autumn Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 A leader and a manager are entirely different things. A good manager shepherds and conserves resources. A good leader sets a course and holds the ship true to it. An alliance needs both. Very astutely put. The problem is finding either 1) one person who can balance both roles or 2) a group of persons who don't get jealous when one of them becomes the frontman/frontwoman. Find both as well as a body politic to back them up and you have a successful alliance which will endure. Mess it up and you end up with the proverbial rotten house which needs one good kick at the front door to come toppling down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 A leader and a manager are entirely different things. A good manager shepherds and conserves resources. A good leader sets a course and holds the ship true to it. An alliance needs both. I agree with this here, while someone can fill both rolls I think they would get worn out quickly doing so. During my time as King I've mostly focused on FA, resolving issues as they come up, and keeping capable people in management positions to handle that for me. I found when trying to fill both roles that I would quickly get worn out and often times not have enough time to deal with everything going on. The real challenge of a leader is to get capable people willing to fill management government positions and remain active in it. Some people are great for management positions but not good for leadership roles. There are also many leaders who are great at leading an alliance to make the right choices, but aren't well suited for management type positions as they find it uninteresting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi Hendrix Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) In addition to a lot of other things said here, especially that one everybody keeps quoting by Sigrun Vapneir.... A good leader recognizes his/her weaknesses and never shows them. Edited November 24, 2009 by Jimi Hendrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus Autumn Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 A good leader recognizes his/her weaknesses and never shows them. I disagree. I would say a good leader admits to their weaker points and works with others to compensate for them without letting their pride get in the way. There's a lot to be said for a humble and realistic leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opethian Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I've always understood leadership to be defined by an absolute sense of selfish, self-promotional behavior and utter an disregard for the over-all well being of your alliance. At least that's how I roll. GLORY TO OPETHIAN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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