HOW TO DEAL WITH THE NEGATIVE SIDE OF LEADERSHIP

摘要

I believe that every law enforcement agency considers leader-ship a necessary pillar for the success for their organization. And yet, leadership might just very well be the most overused and misunderstood word in law enforcement. Everybody talks about leadership but rarely does the outcome match the hype. When we think about leadership, we usually default to some amazing historical figure like General George Washington. Who doesn't become inspired by the famous picture of his crossing the Delaware River? However, if we look closely at General Washington's entire military career spanning the French and Indian War, the American Revolutionary War, and the Quasi-War with France, we are forced to remember that in battle he either broke even or lost more than he won.