Comments on: Five Characteristics of Weak Leaders http://michaelhyatt.com/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html Intentional Leadership Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:18:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Karen Sue http://michaelhyatt.com/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html/comment-page-2#comment-144943 Karen Sue Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:50:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#comment-144943  Insightful, challenging and motivating.  A mirror on my growth chart to reflect on my performance.  Thank you and God bless!  Insightful, challenging and motivating.  A mirror on my growth chart to reflect on my performance.  Thank you and God bless!

]]> By: RD24 http://michaelhyatt.com/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html/comment-page-2#comment-137554 RD24 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:19:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#comment-137554 Great post, I have not read much about McClellan, but I would imagine he didn't follow the "troops eat first" characteristic either.  Unfortunately many of todays business leaders and political "leaders" are not leaders at all, they are at best managers, but I would characterize most as appeasers.  Great post, I have not read much about McClellan, but I would imagine he didn’t follow the “troops eat first” characteristic either.  Unfortunately many of todays business leaders and political “leaders” are not leaders at all, they are at best managers, but I would characterize most as appeasers. 

]]> By: Mtdavisusmc http://michaelhyatt.com/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html/comment-page-2#comment-135682 Mtdavisusmc Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:40:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#comment-135682 While the article is well written, the analysis of McClellan is a tad simplistic. There were other recent experiences that impacted his ability to effectively lead. While the author makes some good points, I believe that the way in which he ties them to history with regard to McClellan's actions are stretching it a bit at times. On another note, insubordination is not necessarily the mark of a bad leader. Many of the legends of the Marine Corps that we view as heroes of our history (Pappy Boyington, Smedley Butler, Lou Diamond, etc...) were chronically insubordinate. While the article is well written, the analysis of McClellan is a tad simplistic. There were other recent experiences that impacted his ability to effectively lead. While the author makes some good points, I believe that the way in which he ties them to history with regard to McClellan’s actions are stretching it a bit at times.
On another note, insubordination is not necessarily the mark of a bad leader. Many of the legends of the Marine Corps that we view as heroes of our history (Pappy Boyington, Smedley Butler, Lou Diamond, etc…) were chronically insubordinate.

]]> By: Veda Ram http://michaelhyatt.com/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html/comment-page-2#comment-135117 Veda Ram Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:49:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#comment-135117 Yes.. I checked myself. Thanks a lot! I recently completed studies on Servant Leadership  so when I saw your post I was immediately drawn to it. It's great to use with our staff. Yes.. I checked myself. Thanks a lot! I recently completed studies on Servant Leadership  so when I saw your post I was immediately drawn to it. It’s great to use with our staff.

]]> By: Leadership Traits Aspiring Managers Should Learn to Avoid « Balcony Perspectives http://michaelhyatt.com/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html/comment-page-2#comment-134883 Leadership Traits Aspiring Managers Should Learn to Avoid « Balcony Perspectives Mon, 05 Dec 2011 02:17:09 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#comment-134883 [...] colleague passed along an article on leadership written by Michael Hyatt. The piece was titled, “The Five Characteristics of Weak Leaders” and focused on the leadership of General George B. McClellan, the first general-in-chief of the [...] [...] colleague passed along an article on leadership written by Michael Hyatt. The piece was titled, “The Five Characteristics of Weak Leaders” and focused on the leadership of General George B. McClellan, the first general-in-chief of the [...]

]]> By: Alvin Pugh http://michaelhyatt.com/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html/comment-page-2#comment-129570 Alvin Pugh Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:48:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#comment-129570 As on your "A Leader's Heart" (my short title) post, thank you again.  Outstanding analysis and outstanding separation of leadership from management.  Michelle's commented (dated "a year ago" as of 10/15/11) on letting someone have chance after chance after chance - you called it Lincoln's patience of Job - and you responded with "All of this merely delays the inevitable."  I am struck by the parallel of how many times God gives us another and another and another chance as strongly as I am struck with the validity of not delaying the inevitable (essentially flaw #1).  I think one must know that it is definitely inevitable, not probably inevitable.  Yes, I know that twists the definition of inevitable, but I submit that it complies with the usual "man-on-the-street" use and understanding of inevitable. Still, I see flaws I need to work on, particularly #1 and #2.  If I can't finish it perfectly, I'm not likely to start it.  I have a problem with "good enough."  I don't complain about a (supposed) lack of resources, and I am good at doing the most I can with the tools I have, but if I don't have to do that, I'll allow a (supposed) lack of resources freeze me.   I have areas to work on, so thank you, again. Al Pugh As on your “A Leader’s Heart” (my short title) post, thank you again.  Outstanding analysis and outstanding separation of leadership from management.  Michelle’s commented (dated “a year ago” as of 10/15/11) on letting someone have chance after chance after chance - you called it Lincoln’s patience of Job - and you responded with ”All of this merely delays the inevitable.”  I am struck by the parallel of how many times God gives us another and another and another chance as strongly as I am struck with the validity of not delaying the inevitable (essentially flaw #1).  I think one must know that it is definitely inevitable, not probably inevitable.  Yes, I know that twists the definition of inevitable, but I submit that it complies with the usual “man-on-the-street” use and understanding of inevitable.

Still, I see flaws I need to work on, particularly #1 and #2.  If I can’t finish it perfectly, I’m not likely to start it.  I have a problem with “good enough.”  I don’t complain about a (supposed) lack of resources, and I am good at doing the most I can with the tools I have, but if I don’t have to do that, I’ll allow a (supposed) lack of resources freeze me.   I have areas to work on, so thank you, again.

Al Pugh

]]> By: Alice Kkilonzo Zulu http://michaelhyatt.com/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html/comment-page-2#comment-122085 Alice Kkilonzo Zulu Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:38:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#comment-122085 Great post, l like the different angle of looking at leadership skills. Great post, l like the different angle of looking at leadership skills.

]]> By: Myra Oakley http://michaelhyatt.com/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html/comment-page-2#comment-122012 Myra Oakley Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:28:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#comment-122012 Great article! Great article!

]]> By: Robert http://michaelhyatt.com/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html/comment-page-2#comment-121339 Robert Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:30:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#comment-121339 As a former Naval officer and seasoned executive I want to commend you for shareing that with us.  As I frequently point out to junior professionals whom I'm grooming, one often learns more from weak leaders than from strong ones.  And unfortunately, there seems to me more of the former than the latter. As a former Naval officer and seasoned executive I want to commend you for shareing that with us.  As I frequently point out to junior professionals whom I’m grooming, one often learns more from weak leaders than from strong ones.  And unfortunately, there seems to me more of the former than the latter.

]]> By: Dstover12 http://michaelhyatt.com/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html/comment-page-1#comment-121332 Dstover12 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 04:27:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#comment-121332 Thank you for your simple and outstanding message. As a seasoned risk manager, I see these flaws far to often. Leadership is pretty simple, truly care for all, friend and foes...I learned the rules you brought to light as a youngster from my mother.  She was a southern lady that believed leadership was only achieved by leading by example and demonstrating a calm and pleasant manner.  Thank you for your wise words. Thank you for your simple and outstanding message. As a seasoned risk manager, I see these flaws far to often. Leadership is pretty simple, truly care for all, friend and foes…I learned the rules you brought to light as a youngster from my mother.  She was a southern lady that believed leadership was only achieved by leading by example and demonstrating a calm and pleasant manner.  Thank you for your wise words.

]]> By: Fred Parsons http://michaelhyatt.com/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html/comment-page-1#comment-116876 Fred Parsons Fri, 29 Jul 2011 02:10:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#comment-116876 I work in the field of Corrections. I have been a supervisor for many years. I am always looking at ways to improve my leadership skills and have just read an in-depth interview with General Moore. He inspires me. I am looking forward to reading and learning wonderful things following you on twitter...Sharon I work in the field of Corrections. I have been a supervisor for many years. I am always looking at ways to improve my leadership skills and have just read an in-depth interview with General Moore. He inspires me. I am looking forward to reading and learning wonderful things following you on twitter…Sharon

]]> By: Free Resources for Leaders and Influencers | Daniel Decker http://michaelhyatt.com/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html/comment-page-1#comment-84574 Free Resources for Leaders and Influencers | Daniel Decker Mon, 24 Jan 2011 01:00:56 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#comment-84574 [...] Five Characteristics of Weak Leaders [...] [...] Five Characteristics of Weak Leaders [...]

]]> By: Keith Parker http://michaelhyatt.com/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html/comment-page-1#comment-77363 Keith Parker Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:46:15 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#comment-77363 Wow....I do all five of them to a certain extent. Time for some change. Thank you for the nudge!!! Wow….I do all five of them to a certain extent. Time for some change. Thank you for the nudge!!!

]]> By: Dalton Paul Saunders http://michaelhyatt.com/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html/comment-page-1#comment-74852 Dalton Paul Saunders Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:18:25 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#comment-74852 I have always used the "hire slow; fire fast.," when giving advise but have a hard time following it. It seems I look at the leadership team (myself) and ask if we have done enough to communicate expectations and take corrective action. Unfortunatly, this leads to firing slow. Funny enough, once someone is fired they are never surprised. I have always used the “hire slow; fire fast.,” when giving advise but have a hard time following it. It seems I look at the leadership team (myself) and ask if we have done enough to communicate expectations and take corrective action. Unfortunatly, this leads to firing slow. Funny enough, once someone is fired they are never surprised.

]]> By: My Top Three Year-End & New-Year Evaluations | Growing and Growing http://michaelhyatt.com/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html/comment-page-1#comment-58347 My Top Three Year-End & New-Year Evaluations | Growing and Growing Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:40:13 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#comment-58347 [...] Five Characteristics of Weak Leaders, which gives you a look at how not to lead. [...] [...] Five Characteristics of Weak Leaders, which gives you a look at how not to lead. [...]

]]> By: Catherine Ford http://michaelhyatt.com/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html/comment-page-1#comment-56386 Catherine Ford Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:45:46 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#comment-56386 Thank you for a wonderful post on leadership. I don't see THESE flaws in my own leadership qualities, but I do know of others that I am working on. In my experience, a good leader knows their own flaws and is always working on correcting them. Thank you for a wonderful post on leadership. I don't see THESE flaws in my own leadership qualities, but I do know of others that I am working on. In my experience, a good leader knows their own flaws and is always working on correcting them.

]]> By: Mercedes http://michaelhyatt.com/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html/comment-page-1#comment-56379 Mercedes Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:30:14 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#comment-56379 This is very insightful and most helpful. Yes, I think arrogance creates many blind spots and it leads an individual to begin to believe his/her own press to the point that they will not listen or accept another person's point of view or suggestions, which in turn discourages those following and it obstructs their own potential to become leaders themselves. Thank you for letting me comment on your site. God bless you This is very insightful and most helpful.

Yes, I think arrogance creates many blind spots and it leads an individual to begin to believe his/her own press to the point that they will not listen or accept another person’s point of view or suggestions, which in turn discourages those following and it obstructs their own potential to become leaders themselves.

Thank you for letting me comment on your site.

God bless you

]]> By: Jeff http://michaelhyatt.com/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html/comment-page-1#comment-56378 Jeff Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:17:30 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#comment-56378 Great list. I'm going to re-post the summary on my blog on Monday and link back to this very useful post. I struggle with all of these and want to get better. Thanks for making me aware of my weakness. Great list. I'm going to re-post the summary on my blog on Monday and link back to this very useful post. I struggle with all of these and want to get better. Thanks for making me aware of my weakness.

]]> By: Cinco características de los líderes débiles « El blog de Germán Abreu http://michaelhyatt.com/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html/comment-page-1#comment-51405 Cinco características de los líderes débiles « El blog de Germán Abreu Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:10:47 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#comment-51405 [...] Por Michael Hyatt [...] [...] Por Michael Hyatt [...]

]]> By: Gary Walter http://michaelhyatt.com/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html/comment-page-1#comment-44496 Gary Walter Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:44:58 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#comment-44496 Ouch. Yes. I have a lot of room for improvement. My recent post <a href="http:\/\/feedproxy.google.com\/~r\/ContinuingOnTheJourney\/~3\/oblQgLYjBNQ\/" target="_blank">A Day in the Life</a> Ouch. Yes. I have a lot of room for improvement.
My recent post A Day in the Life

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