Message of the Day - There is no one size fits all leader model

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This morning I started a book on Benjamin Disraeli. I have often admired the quotes attributed to him and how he was depicted by movies with Queen Victoria, so naturally I wanted to know more. Just after reading the introduction I realized that this man was not your stereotypical leader. He was more of a dandy than a life long military leader. Disraeli worked hard to get others to help him, and allow him to move quickly and seize opportunities as he saw them open up (which made him look opportunistic).

 

This made me think back to all the different leaders I have known and worked with. They did not all fit into the same mold. Even my favorite leaders were not totally alike in style and ability, with one exception; they cared greatly for those working with them.

 

There is no perfect pattern or mold to be the perfect leader in our world today. It is my opinion that in the world which is so ultra-connected as ours that we need different types of leaders to handle different types of missions or activities all working together. The age of the team is quickly becoming the norm. Sure teams have been around for a long time and everyone knows the benefits of a well run team.

 

The team of leaders who all have different ‘super powers’ if you will, allows for teams to take their abilities to a whole new level. Teams can move quickly and use which ever team member’s skill and knowledge is best at any particular time.

 

This means that we need leaders of all makes, models, beliefs and capabilities willing to work together. This also means that it is okay if you are never going to be the next Robert E. Lee or Colin Powell or my favorite, Belisarius from the Byzantine Empire. It is okay to be you, and add your skills and abilities to the mix. (And if you are not getting the hint, it means that YOU can be a part of any team as a leader just as you are NOW and add something of value).

 

We all perform better when we all work together and add in our own talent and skills.

 

There is no one size fits all leader model in our world, and I am very thankful for that.

 

Enjoy!

 

Sanford Berenberg

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