Why do people demand less leadership qulity from their leaders than they would from themselves or co-workers?
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I have actually thought about this sort of thing.  I always wondered why people were so ready to excuse Bill Clinton when he had an affair and lied under oath.  People said, "Oh, it's just sex."  Or, "It's his personal life."  Well, we wouldn't want that happening to us in our own homes, so I don't know why we would accept it from the leader of our country.  I think we need to hold people in power to an even higher expectation.
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Because the ones that are followers are shy and insecure. They want to "fit it" so they will do anything to become part of the "in" crowd. It's sad, really but they should, well hopefully grow out of it. Could you imagine how much more chaotic the world would be if EVERYONE was a leader?
507237
It's a power struggle with people like that...they really want to drag you down to their level. I just never let them.....it pisses them off, you can tell. Gotta love it!
335220
Often because many of the people urging war are basing their decisions on hate and fear-mongering, and that comes from their wanting to control others. If you can control others, why risk yourself?\n\nIn fact, those who do risk themselves are called fanatics, while those who just order others into battle are called praised as leaders.\n\nI like Chris de Burgh's idea:\n\n"So there's something we'll do to the leaders, before we go;\nLet's stick 'em in a room together - And make them fight it out..."
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They are the top three things you need to successfully work in a group with others. The one who tells you what to do and helps you out is the leader, who plays the leadership role.  In order to work together, you have to participate in helping what needs to be accomplished. And all the motivation comes from the workers in the group
473207
Maybe it is because they want people to work together, be nicer to each other and themselves...
421717
been there with my job...most of the time it is the employees keeping the managers and supervisors in their job and this is because if it wasn't for us...they wouldn't have their job they would be doing what we are doing. they cant say that they are keeping their jobs because of themselves...it's us small pawns that help them keep their jobs. but what can we do besides try harder and knock them off the ladder or just switch jobs(but if you do that..you're back on square 1)...so let's just play chess shall we?
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You are going to lead, that is why.  People need to feel a sense of strength in you.  Not aggressive, but confident.  It gives them hope, your strength will rub off on them.
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People say, turn your strong points around, and say "I work too hard at certain things, I keep at my task until I have to be told that I'm finished, some of my former co-workers have criticised me for demanding excellence from then when we are teamed together." \n\n(But don't say these things if they aren't true.)
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Communication between subordinates is key to getting the job done. Everyone has his or her specific job to do, but the end product or performance is part of everyones involvement. Communication between subordinates and management is important too. Managers who see themselves as "above" their subordinates will get poorer performance from these people. You have to give respect in order to be respected, it doesn't just come with the title you hold. Where I work, I see managers who communicate with and respect the people who work for them , get better performance. Those who are "above" everyone else usually get moved from dept. to dept. because of low performance levels.
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Probably because the standard for "high morale" is always changing.  Managers are often not skilled and trained by the corporation, thus they don't know how to provide a good working environment.  \n\nSetting clearly understood goals, addressing negative issues immediately and recognizing everyone's contributions are 3 easy steps.  \n\nIf your managers don't get it, neither does the corporation.....
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Some leaders know that if they lie to the people and confuse them, it's easier to control them and get the people to like them and to do what they want. Some leaders believe in telling the truth (rare but it happens) and gaining the trust of the people even though it means not being as popular as the ones who lie all the time. Most often, it's the fault of the people for not taking the time and making the effort to really find out what's going on and not simply accepting an  8 second sound bite that the agenda driven media has to offer on some of the most complicated issues that face the world.
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hi, because people do not want to spend those extra few secomds by being polite (please and thank-you seem to be forgotten words), and are becoming more self centered and after instant gratification with material possesions and forget about the good feeling a person gets when they help someone, and possible make them feel better.
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The tone of the office is set by the leader.  If you don't have an ethical leader you can still behave in an ethical manner and maybe people will see that is the fair way to do things and they will follow suit. Then maybe you will find it.
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Authority is granted, while leadership develops." \nLeadership is not a title. It isn’t having a louder voice or a more convincing style. Leadership comes from having a set of attributes that makes people want to work toward the goals you communicate and to follow the pace you set. I will describe this set of leadership attributes, as I see them, in the article below.\n\nFirst, let me tell you a story. I was bird hunting in the south not too long ago with a guide and his mule wagon. On one particular day, we wanted to take a shortcut, but the mules weren’t cooperating. The problem was, he was asking the mules to take a different path than they were used to following on a routine basis. After trying to encourage the two mules, my guide eventually hopped down from the wagon, talked to the mules eye-to-eye, then lead them on foot. They followed. The lesson I learned from that experience is that a good leader will recognize when he needs to hop down from the wagon and lead the way, particularly in a time of change from what is routine.\n\nSo what are these attributes that leaders have in common? Let me share my opinion. \n\nSELF-IMPROVEMENT\nI don't believe anyone can be an effective leader unless they are always working to improve themselves. People change, systems change, competitors, processes and economics change. Leaders who never change their habits and who fail to adapt will quickly become irrelevant. In addition, there is something endearing about a boss or a company CEO who is seen with a book under his or her arm. “If my leader is always striving for more, perhaps there is hope that I can grow, too.”\nI have a definition of leadership that I share with others in my company: Leaders have the ability to consistently capture, hold, and focus people’s attention on the mission — and their individual part in achieving it. At first glance, it is a simple definition. Only by breaking apart the sentence and further explaining the significance of each word can I truly express my philosophy of great leadership. \n\nCONSISTENCY\nConsistency is crucial. It means that day-in and day-out, the people you lead know you will get down off the wagon when necessary. Or put another way “you will walk the talk” Consistency means you completely understand that leadership is not a part-time job. Every action you take, decision you make, and criticism or praise you utter is observed and internalized. Leaders who are inconsistent in their behaviors have a hard time getting people to follow. Your people count on you to see the glass half full, with a plan in place to fill it the rest of the way.\n\nCAPTURE ATTENTION\nMost leaders are exceptional at capturing the attention of their people. That is to say, they are "captivating." What makes them so? They have a tremendous amount of positive energy, enthusiasm, and confidence. They have passion. Some have a sense of humor. Others are adventurous. While personal styles are different, the end result is people want to listen to what a good leader has to say. I have always thought that a leader could personify a captivating personality simply by following The Scout Law; scouts promise to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.\n\nHOLD ATTENTION\nTo be a good leader, you first must be a good follower. Those who aren’t interested in what others have to say are seen as narcissistic. The only way people will give you their continued attention is if they feel you have empathy for their lot in life, and are open-minded in how you view problems, opinions, and opportunities. Most importantly, people want feedback on how they are performing and how they can improve. I like to say that “feedback is the breakfast of champions”. Believe in people. Build them up. Never destroy them. Become a practitioner of public praise and private coaching. Do you celebrate victories with your people, no matter how sm
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Because it's just much easier to complain I guess. Some people lack the motivation to try to make a change.
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real leadership requires enough power to make it stick.  whatever decisions are made must have the ability to be applied to people.  whether power requires leadership as an outlet, i don't know.  sometimes the most powerful people are the quietest and humblest...mother teresa.\n\nhere's a discussion about your question you may enjoy while waiting for more answers...\nhttp://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_04.htm