The truth about leadership
To set the scene. Two officers, Hogun and Orrin are walking the walls of a fortress under siege. One, Orrin, is slightly jealous of his friend’s easy way with the soldiers. In truth, more regret that he does not seem to have it than resentment.
A young soldier asks Orrin, “Will you fight with Karnak (his goups name) today, sir?”
Yes!
Thank you, sir. It’s a great honour – for all of
It is nice of you to say so.
No, I mean it, we were talking about it last night.
Orrin walks on and his friend tells him
“Now that is a greater responsibility that checking supply lines”
Orrin, confused, asks what he means
Hogun replies
“They respect you. And that man hero-worships you. It is not an easy thing to live up to. They will stand beside you when all have fled. Or they will flee with you when all else stand”
“I won’t run away, Hogun!”
Hogun tells him “I know you won’t, that’s not what I meant. As a man, there are times when you want to lie down, or give in, or walk away. It’s usually left to the individual, but in this case you are no longer one man. You are 50. You are Karnak. It is a great responsibility”
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good post way…there are lots of times when i want to just lie down, give in or walk away in life too 🙂 🙂
Great post way.
Good Post as always Way thank you
Nice Way. Needed that reminder.
I cannot claim authorship. The words were written by David Gemmell in his book LEGEND. I merely quote them as a call to arms.
Great post Way xoxox
Thoughtful and sound words, Way
i must be on the thick side today,i didn’t understand,what waco got to do with it,is it friendship or leadership it about
“Now is the time for all good men to come to the aide of their country. “
who mentioned waco?