Management or Maintenance?

CPO Jon Campbell — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:30:38 -0400

There are so many people who believe they are leaders because they are in a management position, but in reality they are merely maintaining the status quo. Here is an excellent article with Peter Drucker quotes that is particularly relevant to people who find themselves mired in the bureaucratic quagmire of their jobs. http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/237484

These 10 Peter Drucker Quotes May Change Your World

Millennials mired inside a traditional corporate environment and people living life inside lean startups will find his thinking particularly spot on.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2014 12:12 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 12:12:55 -0400

Bingo! I loved this when I saw this displayed on an officers "love me wall" years ago. He was one of the best officers I ever knew.......

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Sep 18 at 2014 12:30 PM

MSG Wade Huffman — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 12:30:55 -0400

This list of quotes is definitely a 'keeper'! Thanks for sharing!

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made Sep 18 at 2014 2:16 PM

1SG Steven Stankovich — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 14:16:29 -0400

That is a phenomenal list CPO Jon Campbell. I'm gonna print it off and hang it up in my office. Too often leaders use actions and words in a way that is in line with "management." I don't need a manager. If I wanted a manger, I would have played baseball or something. We need leaders. Leaders who use actions to motivate others....motivate, not manage. I try everyday to ensure that I am doing all I can to be a good leader. My Soldiers deserve that, my leaders deserve that, hell, I deserve that.