Leadership

The State of War and Leadership
By Dr. Richard C. Baiz, D. B. A.

I know nothing of war, never served in the military and have never been in a state of conflict under the auspices of a confrontational operation; under the state of government. I do know however, that war is an awful phenomenon. I do know that though I have never served in the military I have immense respect for those who have and who do serve in the military. I also know that the act of violence is an alternative for many leaders as a course of last resort. I personally believe that no one actually likes war. In my view, what makes this subject matter interesting; is that the state of war and leadership are without a doubt issues that resonate from the acts of human behavior; and so therefore leadership evolves.

I am a personal development and leadership coach, trainer, instructor and consultant. I consider myself well versed in the field of politics, public policy and planning and organizational development and management. Now, how is it, that war is applicable to the subject matter of my field of interest. First of all the field of human behavior is broad and most complex. The field of politics and economics are intertwined usually with discussions that lead to issues of human behavior. And so therefore, leadership comes to play a central role in the implementation of war and leadership. As one reads this article there may be a sense of fuzziness; how does all this relate to leadership in the state of war?

Look at what the world is confronted with; the peoples of the world now live in the ever threatening life of terrorism and conflicts that could explode at any time; to the point that multinational consortiums will be establish and countries will be throwing in their hats on holding firm to whatever political remedies is most suitable for their country. And, so therefore the citizens of the world are again in a quest for leaders. Leaders who can lead for peace without violence, leaders who can lead on the basis of prosperity and leadership based on sustainability.

Think about it for a second, look around and see who has influenced you that lead while in a state of war; well I must say I have been influenced by Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan just to name a few; as I have also been influenced by the great Mexican revolutionary generals Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata. And, take a further look and assess if you have been influenced further in any way with additional leadership behavioral modalities and individual that were an integral part of your life. In my case, my father who was a World War II Navy man, a brother who served in the Vietnam War a very dear young friend of mine who I love like a son is preparing to go to Afghanistan and the countless women who have served in roles than are second to none. In many instances without the woman these men would never have been the leaders they were.

You see leadership is the innermost concept that flows through mind when one thinks of the leaders so mentioned in this article. These leaders were proponents of Leadership for the cause of peace, leadership for the cause of freedom and leadership for the cause of expression. The concepts of leadership for the purpose of human dignity are issues we must hold dear to our hearts.

Dr. Richard C. Baiz is a Doctorate in Business Administration. He is a College and Corporate Personal/Leadership Development Instructor and Coach. Dr. Baiz is an expert in Personal/Organizational Development and Management. Dr Baiz gets his clients top notch successful results fast: Personal and Leadership Development

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