BUSI 690: Policy And Strategy In Global Competition Paper
Rothaermal Exercise 1
Ryan Cherry
BUSI 690 – Policy and Strategy in Global Competition
January 18, 2015
How can a person become a successful leader by being humble? There are numerous traits which are foundational for many modern leaders. These traits or values include, but are certainly not limited to: “integrity, good judgment, leadership by example, trust, justice/fairness, humility, and sense of urgency” (Ahn, Ettner, and Loupin, 2012, p. 115). Ahn, Ettner, and Loupin (2012) define humility as the absence, or minimal amount, of arrogance and ego, with the “capacity to listen carefully” (p. 116). From a more Biblical perspective, Gill (2013) views the first Beatitude, “Blessed are the poor in spirit”, as the epitome of the …show more content…
377). The narcissistic and arrogant leader may gain a nearly cult-like following during his or her time in power, but it is the unpretentious, modest, shy, and humble leader that will have true staying power (Udani and Lorenzo-Molo, 2012). The concept of a “servant leader”, putting others first, seems to be central to customer-centricity and the goals of corporate social responsibility (Udani and Lorenzo-Molo, 2012, p. …show more content…
It is these types of leaders which truly stand the test of time and continue to be relevant today (Udani and Lorenzo-Molo, 2012). Chapter five of First Peter, verses two to four, drives this home even further by providing that the successful shepherd is an example to his flock, and does not lead in arrogance or dishonesty (NKJV). As mentioned above, this ability to lead by example is one of the essential traits of a successful leader (Ahn, Ettner, and Loupin,
Ryan Cherry
BUSI 690 – Policy and Strategy in Global Competition
January 18, 2015
How can a person become a successful leader by being humble? There are numerous traits which are foundational for many modern leaders. These traits or values include, but are certainly not limited to: “integrity, good judgment, leadership by example, trust, justice/fairness, humility, and sense of urgency” (Ahn, Ettner, and Loupin, 2012, p. 115). Ahn, Ettner, and Loupin (2012) define humility as the absence, or minimal amount, of arrogance and ego, with the “capacity to listen carefully” (p. 116). From a more Biblical perspective, Gill (2013) views the first Beatitude, “Blessed are the poor in spirit”, as the epitome of the …show more content…
377). The narcissistic and arrogant leader may gain a nearly cult-like following during his or her time in power, but it is the unpretentious, modest, shy, and humble leader that will have true staying power (Udani and Lorenzo-Molo, 2012). The concept of a “servant leader”, putting others first, seems to be central to customer-centricity and the goals of corporate social responsibility (Udani and Lorenzo-Molo, 2012, p. …show more content…
It is these types of leaders which truly stand the test of time and continue to be relevant today (Udani and Lorenzo-Molo, 2012). Chapter five of First Peter, verses two to four, drives this home even further by providing that the successful shepherd is an example to his flock, and does not lead in arrogance or dishonesty (NKJV). As mentioned above, this ability to lead by example is one of the essential traits of a successful leader (Ahn, Ettner, and Loupin,