【正文】 ngenital. Mediocrity replaces meritocracy, and indecision masquerades as consensus building. Again pick the forum and apply the observation. “What is Missing Most in Leaders Today?” . Rajeski wrote: A few quotes e to mind: “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Gandhi. “A politician thinks of the next election. A statesman, of the next generation.” – James Freeman Clarke. This world demands the qualities of youth: not a time of life but a state of mind, a temper of the will, a quality of imagination, a predominance of courage over timidity, of the appetite for adventure over the love of ease. – Robert Kennedy. “What is Missing Most in Leaders Today?” . Rajeski wrote: Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. This is not a way of life at all in any true sense. Under the clouds of war, it is humanity hanging on a cross of iron. – Dwight Eisenhower. “What is Missing Most in Leaders Today?” . Rajeski wrote: “The basic things expected by our people of their political and economic systems are simple. They are: Equality of opportunity for youth and for others. Jobs for those who can work. Security for those who need it. The ending of special privilege for the few. The preservation of civil liberties for all. The enjoyment of the fruits of scientific progress in a wider and constantly rising standard of living. These are the simple, the basic things that must never be lost sight of in the turmoil and unbelievable plexity of our modern world.” – Franklin D Roosevelt, State of the Union Address, 1941. “What is Missing Most in Leaders Today?” S. Yantra wrote: Honesty and Statesmanship Today leaders have given a pass to these qualities which our forefathers are known for us . I guess the leadership qualities do change with time??? “What is Missing Most in Leaders Today?” K. Daisley wrote: Interesting piece. I also think that there is a division between leadership and management when it es to roles that it. A manager can definitely be a leader. I am thinking more of the CEO leader as opposed to the manager leader. One thing I have experienced in a few of my positions is CEO managers the captains of the ships so to speak being task managers when they should be at the helm, while the manager leaders are the ones really steering the ship. I think the difference between these two is also the soft skills characteristics you mentioned. “What is Missing Most in Leaders Today?” M. Juneja wrote: Clarity on the meaning of the term “Leadership” itself is missing among most of the leaders. Many of the people up in the hierarchy assume it as being a 39。control freak. The biggest problem lies in the fact that they delegate without giving authority, which ultimately takes away the challenge to do something new, encouragement to take initiatives, willingness to take the OWNERSHIP from all those who39。re working 39。under39。 that leader. Notice the word 39。UNDER39。 here instead of 39。WITH39。. “What is Missing Most in Leaders Today?” R. Siegel wrote: True selfawareness followed by selfdisclosure. K. Brame wrote: Strong Ethics and character “What is Missing Most in Leaders Today?” G. Sullam wrote: There is an old saying by Confucius: The leader works for the people. When something gets done, the people say: We did it. Some modern leaders do exactly the opposite: They exploit the people, and when something gets done, the leader says: I did it!. They lack of integrity. “What is Missing Most in Leaders Today?” C. Del Giudice wrote: Complementarity and intervision. R. Elmes wrote: One word...Empathy!!! Put yourself in their shoes first. Understand their needs first. Then you can municate your needs and why it is in their best interest to perform the tasks you are asking them to do. “What is Missing Most in Leaders Today?” K. Berchelmann wrote: Courage to make hard decisions。 to stand behind them afterward, and to support the values and ethics of an anization even when grossly unfortable. To take measured risks. Credibility a track record of doing what you say you39。ll do. Making realistic expectations of others, and using accountability as a mon thread for all involved. Empathy the ability to listen, understand, and relate. Accepting input, and having the personal mettle to explain why someone39。s advice won39。t be used his time. Realizing that most people generally want the same things from their work experience. Answers on LinkedIn 174。 LinkedIn174。 is a trademark of LinkedIn Corporation Mountain View, CA USA 169。2021. 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