Don Cunningham, 2001 National OA Chief, wrote:
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"...leadership has been studied for years, dating back to the writings of Attila the Hun. Philosophers, business managers, psychologists, and sociologists alike have attempted to come up with the perfect definition of the vague term "leadership." I feel that no group or professional has come as close as we, the members of the Order of the Arrow, in defining this quality that we strive to instill in our members. Simply put, there is no one definition for a leader. The process of influencing others is subject to interpretation and differs with culture, age, society, etc. However, one attribute applies to all leadership: setting the example. In the Order of the Arrow, we call this "walking like you talk." Our members put it to practice in their daily lives and our leaders make it a reality in units, lodges, and communities across the nation."What made the great leaders of men so great? Attila, Ghengis Khan, Hannibal, Caesar, Alexander the Great to name a few. There were willing to do anything they asked those that followed them to do. They didn't say "do!" They DID with their men. They were loved and respected, and probably a bit feared as well. They were great fighters. They were GREAT SALES PEOPLE! They had the ability to motivate people to greatness, to push themselves to make their leaders proud.
Are you a great leader?
See you at the top!
-Brian
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