By vose.leadership on 24/07/2008 4:49 PM

By Dr Brian Harris, Principal of Vose Seminary

Don’t know if you enjoy watching Mythbusters. You know the program. The one I like is where they test to see if your head will get chopped off if entangled with a ceiling fan. The answer – only if it’s an industrial strength one, so check before conducting the experiment for yourself!

This is the age of the cult of personality. Those we most admire are larger than life figures. They are never stumped for words and unlike us, are at ease in all social situations. T ... Read More »

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By vose.leadership on 7/07/2008 3:25 PM

By Monica O'Neil ; first appeared in The Advocate

“Leaders are a brick in the wall”, Mitch explained. “When you’re feeling angry, you can walk up to them, bash your head against them and it feels good”. He was having fun, being a little random and he has a point.

Leaders make good targets for frustration. Why? Frustration is interesting. Who gets it, who gives it, and why?

When I’m frustrated there are a number of people (also animals and objects) that might need to beware. It is easy to vent frustration on those nearby. Those at home- spouse, kids, dog, or the young man at the checkout, the older lady driving 3 km/hr under the speed limit in the lane I am stuck in.

Leaders also attract our venting of f ... Read More »