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This statement actually consists of a series of two related claims: 1)the ability to keep consistently committed to particular principles and objectives is the most essential quality of an effective leader.2)any leader would accomplish little if he/she is quickly and easily influenced by shifts in popular opinion. In my view point, I concede that the quality of containing stably to principles and goals is important to an effective leader. Nevertheless, the clams are too absolute and ignored the importance of the public opinion. Moderation should be made between the two.
Admittedly, there is no doubt that to be an effective leader, he should have principles and also the strength to stick to his objectives. After all, as a leader, he should possess his own special charisma, his impressing personality, and his strong influence. And all these will be conveyed or showed through his particular, singular principles or objectives as well as his consistency. In retrospect of some outstanding political leaders they might attribute their success to their certain tenacity. For example, Dwight D. Eisenhower, greatest military leader in the Second World War, has an eminent saying ”chins up!” which is his perpetual principle; martin luther king, gained worldwide respect as a leader of civil rights, that “I have a dream” is his firm conviction; and also nelson Mandela, his unchanged belief that “peace and unite” makes him an honorable president of south Africa. As well as in the business realm, key leadership position inherently calls for a certain tenacity especially in this fierce competitive and complex society. As an effective leader he should keep strong confidence and convictions to the goal or crucial decision in order to stimulate the subordinates’ favor to achieve success and avoid losing opportunities due to hesitating.
However, it does not mean that a leader should always stick to his own particular principles and objectives stubbornly. As situations are keeping its rapid pace of changing, it is hard for a set principle or objective suitable for any condition. Consistence in the certain principles and objectives will only conduce to a rigid formation. Though an effective leader should gain the certain tenacity with his principles, he should not be deaf to the advices from the mass. After all , with the ever-changing conditions the certain principles need to be completed. Roosevelt in the Depression is the very example to break the tradition and complete principles and objectives to help American shake off the threat of economical depression. It is also true in the business field. In today’s hyper-competitive technological-driven economy, where any leader failing to keep path with ever-changing business and technological paradigms soon falls by the way side.
In addition, as an effective leader, that just have conviction or the ability to commit to the particular principles is not enough. Also he should be equipped with the ability of effective communication, bring the best out of people, making decisions in crisis or uncertainty, and be a reader, learner and communicator, be a friend possesses confidence and humility, etc. all these timbers will contribute to render a effective leadership.
In sum, if we were to take the speaker’s advice completely we would risk becoming a world without leaders, who are flexible and advanced with the ever-changing world, such qualification may lead to more effective leadership. Thus, it would be more appropriate to strike a balance between the strongly conviction to one’s principles and taking advices of the mass. Polarity in each side is not advisable |
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