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LEADERSHIP ain’t easy. So let’s talk Star Trek.
Think Kirk. The crew of the Enterprise would follow him to hell & back. He was passionate & made us all want to explore the stars because it FELT right. Kirk was all Pathos and that’s great for taking charge but—what made him an EFFECTIVE leader was the two at his side: Spock & McCoy. Pathos alone won’t get you through the worst of space (Tribbles).
So what else do effective leaders need?
Think Spock. This one literally. Though no crew would follow him to hell, he’s the one who gets them back again. Logos is the word within: a rational, contemplative kind of leadership that may not inspire but typically endures. Live long & prosper, anyone? When excitement turns to adversity, an effective leader turns from passion to REASON. That’s why Kirk always had Spock by his side.
But if all you do is reason your way out of trouble, you won’t get very far either.
Think McCoy. He’s a doctor not an elevator & getting to the top was never his goal. When it all goes wrong, Ethos gets EVERYONE through it. Great leaders capture hearts & minds but effective leaders HEAL us and learn how to do the right thing next time. That’s why Spock wasn’t enough. To truly lead, Kirk needed McCoy, too..
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