The Queen

Last Wednesday we had to watch the movie "The Queen" in class. It got me thinking about what makes the leader. Technically, the Queen of England is a leader by definition. But, is she really a leader? I think that a leader has to be given permission by the followers, and she really hasn't gotten permission. In the movie, especially, the people dictate her responses. Tony Blair, however, was given permission by the people to lead them. He also took charge and managed the situation. He didn't let the situation manage him like Queen Elizabeth did. I still am not sure if I think she's a leader. She didn't get permission and she didn't take charge, but she hasn't been overthrown so maybe that's enough of permission. So the jury is still out. Is the Queen of England a leader?

First Week

This week was a weird one. First, we had no professor either day! Mass confusion ensued. The first day a lot of people left, but some (like me) stayed. I think we were just too afraid to go early. The second day we were given a task to complete, but no instruction on how to do it. It was super vague too. Several people tried to get the class to do what they thought was right, but only one guy got everyone to quiet down and listen. It was so frustrating! I think that in order to be a good leader, you also have to know when to step down. These people didn't. They just kept going. You need to realize when you can't get the job down and when you're not effective. You have to be self-aware as a leader. Plus, don't go in front of everyone if you don't have a plan. Getting 200 people to come up with a plan together is ridiculous!!! That's why there is a board and/or boss that does that. I'm hoping it gets better, but right now I'm super stressed and worried about this class.