wrote in message
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When a leader is needed, there is no time for all that feel-good, CYA
bull**** and leaders step up and act - leaders lead, they don't follow.
Of course, sometimes they are wrong and/or make mistakes, but real
leaders don't and can't worry about perfection because they understand
that it is a fruitless pursuit. A real leader will spend their
down-time learning and when they are called upon to lead, they will
trust their instincts and have faith they will enjoy more success than
failure.
...here's a hint - there are no "good leaders" or "bad leaders," only
_leaders_...

I would vehemently disagree with much of this, but you did title the thread
"you gotta be kidding", RDean......
To suggest that a leader shouldn't rely on others for insights and instincts
beyond his/her own is ludicrous. Furthermore, the idea of a 'one-size fits
all' definition of leadership is dubious. Being POTUS is a leadership role
that demands leadership in so many areas of expertise no one except an
arrogant buffoon would trust his 'instincts' alone. You also gloss over the
key aspect of any type of leadership: the ability to make others agree with
and follow the plan, as a leader(by definition) leads others to a goal or
set of goals. If you(RDean) are so convinced that Obama is not a valid
leader(I would disagree), set out for us how McCain, Barr, Nader or anyone
else on your ballot exceeds the skillset Obama brings to the table.
Tom