How can we become better leaders by analyzing North Korean's Kim Jon Un leadership style?

2015-08-13T12:54:25-04:00

There are valuable lessons to be learned from others flaws and mistakes.

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Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Aug 13 at 2015 12:55 PM

2015-08-13T12:55:31-04:00

We are already better leaders! You can't get much worse than Un!

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Aug 13 at 2015 1:18 PM

2015-08-13T13:18:24-04:00

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member He leads by intimidation. That is definitely not the way to do it. Leading by example is always a good way to go.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Aug 13 at 2015 1:19 PM

2015-08-13T13:19:09-04:00

He brainwashes his people. They are automatons not humans.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2015 1:30 PM

2015-08-13T13:30:59-04:00

They must not use power point in North Korea if they are huddling around a single monitor.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Aug 13 at 2015 1:37 PM

2015-08-13T13:37:55-04:00

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member - This has to be one of the best articles on leadership I have read in awhile. I have often told people that I formed my leadership style by taking the the good and bad from the different leaders I had.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2015 1:53 PM

2015-08-13T13:53:18-04:00

Well, since he has a tendency to have people executed.....

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made Aug 13 at 2015 1:57 PM

2015-08-13T13:57:49-04:00

Appreciate the dire consequences of such practices as brainwashing or intimidation....a heartfelt desire to make things better for people wins out in the long run, this is one of the "perks" of living within a democratic society.

Response by SSG John Erny made Aug 13 at 2015 3:13 PM

2015-08-13T15:13:40-04:00

Surround yourself with people who worship you like a god and if they piss you off feed them to the dogs? I do not like the Fat Little Panda with stubby fingers.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2015 3:25 PM

2015-08-13T15:25:16-04:00

By making sure we don't follow it you mean? His leadership style is fear. He wants people to do what he says because they fear him. He fears a somewhat tenuous hold on his leadership which results in executions of those who oppose him (who he fears).

Leading by fear is all sorts of wrong and denigrates any positive impact you could have as a leader on those who follow you.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2015 3:42 PM

2015-08-13T15:42:50-04:00

Key words are "Leadership" and "Style". Here's how I see it:

Steps for Success
Dan Coberly
Condensed from “Positive Public Affairs” c 1999/ “The Greatest Leader I Never Knew” American Traveller c 1991

• Honesty is non-negotiable. Character counts. If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.

• Be culturally aware. Seek first to understand. Effective leaders learn why people think and act as they do. Become a member of the crew, not the baggage train.

• Be situationally aware. Don’t confuse true leadership with a generic leadership role or title. The toughest view is the one near to you, altered by people and events.

• Shape fate. Lead by taking and inculcating a culture of responsibility for actions and inactions. Inspire others to exceed minimum standards. Find out what needs to be done and do it. Mentor and grow experts via opportunities.

• Know thy people. know thyself. Offer everyone a place at your table. Represent your people well and they will well represent you. Know and use the resources of your team matching skills to mission. Look in the mirror. Pull others up, don’t push them down. Disagree without disrespect.

• Be an Innovator. People adapt best to what they know best. Find ways to work smarter, not harder. Caretaker majorities may rule; Innovators and Undertakers affect outcomes. Innovators are responsible for 99.9% of all positive change. Take risks without being a loose cannon

• Constantly communicate. Share information, not just vision. Close the loop, vertically & horizontally. An action isn’t complete until you coordinate with anyone remotely affected by the action...or inaction. The outcome affects your image.

• Be objective. People are tribal, it’s in our DNA. Help tribes to form a nation. Act on facts, not opinions. Beware of agendas. Pass on your own bias or it will lead you to be unfair. Be firm but fair. Ensure justice, rewards. Effective leaders do not lack will, nor must they often impose will. Focus your kick-to pat ratio on pats so your kicks can be effective.

• Become trusted by trusting others. Mutual trust is the backbone of all good relationships. Trust creates full partners. Your position is a trust, on loan from others. Know when to lead, when to follow.

• Shun the perks. Real leaders unselfishly serve others. They do not expect to be served. Promotions are not for what you have done, but for what you are expected to do.

• Team Spirit trumps corporate politics.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Aug 14 at 2015 2:25 AM

2015-08-14T02:25:17-04:00

Oh My! The Queen of Hearts Management School "Off with their Head".

Response by Maj William Gambrell made Aug 16 at 2015 1:32 PM

2015-08-16T13:32:03-04:00

You won't build leadership that way, you will create fear. Essentially, you have one brain running a country when you need many.