Thread: What Makes A Good Leader?
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Unread 09-06-2010, 00:34
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Re: What Makes A Good Leader?
I'd like to recommend that anyone interested in leadership on an FRC team (or in general) read Launching a Leadership Revolution by Orrin Woodward and Chris Brady. It is one of the best discussions of leadership that I have read, including prerequisites to leadership, 5 "levels" of leadership, and illustrative stories concluding each section. This is a must read for mentors, and any student who is interested in taking on a leadership position on his/her team could benefit greatly from it.
On a similar note, Tribal Leadership by Logan, King, and Fischer-Wright is a great book focused on creating a culture of excellence within organizations. The principles they discuss are immediately applicable to FRC teams. Maybe Isaac would like to go into a little more detail on this one : )

Sorry to refrain from offering a 30 second opinion on the subject; hopefully anyone hungry enough to actually read one or both of these books will find them as beneficial as I have.
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