Rounds 1-4 of the leadership fireside chats I realized that there was something amazing about every leader researched by the class. Every leader was also quite different in many ways, but there were rather impressive similarities. The presentation on Steve Jobs was very real--or maybe the "good" is too absent. Warren Buffett has his critics, too--but his success without too many casualties makes it easier to overlook the few that he's left behind.
I'm inspired by Randy Pausch--I listened to the "Last Lecture" over the weekend; and WOW, it was powerful. When I have some extra time, I'm going to investigate the Alice Project at Carnegie Mellon. More new names came up...Isadore Sharp, Thomas Blach, Clarence Otis, Walter Reuther and Chris Gardner.
Hearing about the qualities of these leaders is inspiring--and we can all can learn from them. The qualities that are less than desireable are also learning opportunities--what not to do.
Leadership qualities can be collected and compiled like a patchwork quilt--different squares acquired from various sources make a beautiful finished product. The information about these well-known leaders can certainly enhance my own patchwork quilt.
This class has been so enlightening and inspiring--I am a better person and leader because of it.
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It was a pleaure to have you in class!
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