I came across this article last night and couldn't stop thinking about it.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100922/lf_nm_life/us_britain_titanic_book
Almost one hundred years after the epic tragedy, the truth comes out. The fatal crash was simple human error. But the tragic loss of hundreds of lives was a result of …what? Pride? Fear? Why did they keep sailing? What was the reasoning?
If it was to cover their backs, that was wrong. If it was belief that the "unsinkable ship" would not go down, that was wrong. If it was a decision made from fear, it was wrong.
Twenty-four hours after reading this article, I'm still pondering its lessons on leadership. Here's what I have so far:
-It's okay to admit when we're wrong
-We need to see other perspectives, and put the good of the whole (the team) ahead of the part (us personally). If that decision was made to save face, it came at a dear, dear price.
-We will make mistakes as leaders, because we are human. What matters is how we deal with them.
-Ultimately, as with anything we do, we need to listen for God's voice.
-A good leader isn't perfect; he/she just leads from humility.
-Truth is the best legacy.
What does this article tell you about leadership?
