Enlightening Lenin

Enlightening Lenin

Vladimir Ulyanov "Lenin" Has been greatly misunderstood as a leader throughout history. Many have intended to portray him even as evil simply because he was on the wrong side of the Truman doctrine. As a leader Lenin practiced many of the traits similar to those of other great leaders. Lenin displayed the concepts of attaining and communicating his vision, successfully guiding through tough times and conflict, and gaining loyalty and guiding trust to exemplify his qualifications as a good leader. When asked what makes a good leader many people will say "They get things done". This is true, the product of good leadership is the completion of goals. If the same people were asked what leaders do to "get things done" they would differ in opinion if they were to have one at all. The problem is most people don't think about what being a leader means nor are they able to recognize those qualifications in others. If people don't understand why something is not happening they just look to the leader and assume that he is incompetent. Simply put, they don't trust their leader. Phil Amato, Arnold mayor pro-tem once said that "Trust is allowing leaders to fail". After all we are all human.

The makings of good leaders are actually quite simple should someone actually happen to possess the qualities. First, there has to be a reason why that person is a leader. The leaders ideals, vision or goals had to find agreement in the hearts and minds of the followers. More importantly, that leader must convince the followers that he is capable of solving their problem. That leader must possess the extroverted skill of effective communication and set a flame the minds of his followers as to the possibilities that could be realized under his leadership. A vision is not enough however; visions that never come to reality are called dreams. A leader must be able to have the strength and fortitude to withstand hardship and conflict. Leaders that give in to their hardships are again, left with dreams not goals. The ability of a leader to resolve conflict both in and out of his camp is essential. The ideal solution usually is one that appeases both parties. That kind of resolution does not usually come easily, for the parties to cease hostilities there must be a credibility or a trust in the leaders decision. That presents the final