tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7865447212242749984.comments2019-11-23T01:45:34.323-08:00P.O.B. - Positive Organizational BehaviorBret Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16738638246270365516noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7865447212242749984.post-91345057750211149832009-06-21T07:33:07.316-07:002009-06-21T07:33:07.316-07:00The standards are high for sure, but for good reas...The standards are high for sure, but for good reason. And all those that enter the realm of leadership, especially the political realm, understand the standards full well. The bar is high for sure, maybe too high, but it is not ambiguous. <br /><br />And yes, followers too often also have an unrealistic view of leaders. I don't buy the leader as hero stuff, but I also don't buy the leader as scapegoat either. The truth is more complex - as it usually is.<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughts!Bret Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16738638246270365516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7865447212242749984.post-72415250095315377502009-06-21T00:18:17.048-07:002009-06-21T00:18:17.048-07:00So, from a leadership standpoint. Quite different ...So, from a leadership standpoint. Quite different perspective. We definately hold our "leaders" up to higher standards. Unlike separation of church and state, when individuas take on such positions it is understood that public scrutiny is part of the territory. With power, not only comes responsibility but priviledge. Like athletes and rock stars, politicians have more than their share of indulgences and maybe a sense of entitlement and feeling that rules that apply to others don't apply to them. An average individual can maintain "good standing" when they are not tested. Easy to be a "good guy" when you are not exposed to opportunities in the form of temptations on a regular basis. So, we have high expectations of our leaders and when they don't meet our expectations we are disappointed. Should our disillusionment be blamed on our leaders or our own expectations?TR, Renonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7865447212242749984.post-66853845254897876342009-06-20T09:16:20.707-07:002009-06-20T09:16:20.707-07:00TR, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I too am no...TR, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I too am not interested in judging Ensign the person. This is a blog on leadership, and that is (especially for politicians) practiced in public. I tried to limit my observations to how something like this impacts a leader.Bret Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16738638246270365516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7865447212242749984.post-27164463861807677022009-06-20T09:06:09.800-07:002009-06-20T09:06:09.800-07:00Re: Ensign Affair I believe that it is easy to jud...Re: Ensign Affair I believe that it is easy to judge when you are on the outside looking in. However, without knowing all the details, and we never will, one cannot condemn another for making a moral decision that is not in line with our own. We have laws that have to be upheld but when it comes to moral choices, I think we have free will and must live with our own conscience and consequences. It's a shame that private affairs (no pun intended) have to be played out in public. Does this affair make Ensign less effective in his role as Senator? How many leaders in various positions such as clergymen, politicians, instructors, etc. may have committed similar offences but their dirty laundry has not been aired publicly, therefore they are allowed to continue to do their jobs? How many of our forefathes engage in questionable activities but news didn't spread like it does in our times. I don't condone the behavior but take into consideration that we are after all human with all that implies.TR, Renonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7865447212242749984.post-20853895749711836732009-06-19T17:46:47.958-07:002009-06-19T17:46:47.958-07:00I've never heard of the book that you recommen...I've never heard of the book that you recommend, but it sounds interesting. I appreciate you making me aware of it. For those that are interested, here is a link to the book. http://bit.ly/14LupXBret Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16738638246270365516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7865447212242749984.post-56484709034638070152009-06-19T17:31:17.021-07:002009-06-19T17:31:17.021-07:00You are so right when you said “There is always a ...You are so right when you said “There is always a reason why people behave the way they do at work.” On the other hand, at any place they happen to be at, they just do not understand why they did what they did. With some clear insight, we could have people behaving better; this could have some log term benefits for all. There is a new study on behavior called The Power of Self Separation this book contains a new understanding of personal behavior. I recommend it, try it, you will have a better understanding of who you are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7865447212242749984.post-54546273522006659452009-06-05T07:26:55.866-07:002009-06-05T07:26:55.866-07:00Excellent. I'm glad I found your blog. It...Excellent. I'm glad I found your blog. It's a gold mine and my leisure reading list just doubled....<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />AlexAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7865447212242749984.post-1653141732163847082009-06-02T19:34:18.458-07:002009-06-02T19:34:18.458-07:00I believe that we are only at the begining to real...I believe that we are only at the begining to realize that we are able to make things happen . positive thinking is a must. believing in yourself is a must. act as if it has happened and it will. Practical ManifestationsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7865447212242749984.post-31111289085513607922009-05-20T10:19:13.670-07:002009-05-20T10:19:13.670-07:00Thanks! I appreciate your very kind comment.Thanks! I appreciate your very kind comment.Bret Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16738638246270365516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7865447212242749984.post-67144658859408213832009-05-20T05:41:25.596-07:002009-05-20T05:41:25.596-07:00Just wanted to let you know that I LOVE your blog....Just wanted to let you know that I LOVE your blog. I just started taking an Organizational behavior class and found your site and was wowed. Keep up the good work!Jponoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7865447212242749984.post-7850578083378623222009-04-27T09:16:00.000-07:002009-04-27T09:16:00.000-07:00Thanks for the link love Bret. I love that quote f...Thanks for the link love Bret. I love that quote from Tina as well, "Quitting is actually incredibly empoweing." - I feel the same way! So is turning down a job offer.Rebeccahttp://modite.com/blognoreply@blogger.com