Mis-Management

By examining the negative aspect of leadership it is hopeful the leader will take responsibility and will correct the flaws.

The popularity kid: The leader who seeks to be "liked" rather than respected.1 I can imagine people flocking from all over to see me because I'm a popular worship leader. Maybe I'm pretty too with a really nice shirt.

The know-it-all: The leader who ignores the opinions and advice of subordinates.2 I am just to smart for my own good, or am I just afraid to say "I don't know".

The judge: The leader who fails to delegate properly.3 I once knew of a pastor who would guide the worship leader through each rehearsal and song set failing to give responsibility with the property authority.

The stifler: The leader who ignores the training and developmental needs of subordinates.4 I will go to courses, seminars and workshops myself, so why would I need to send anyone else?

Moses: The leader who insists on doing everything "The Company Way".5 Forget about a better way, the right way, the wrong way, it's the company way.

The Miser: The leader who fails to give credit when credit is due.6 Be quick to criticize and slow to praise and I can't say "thank-you" or "good job" if my life depended on it.

The Snob: The leader who treats subordinates as subordinates.7 I think of others as inferior beings.

The Deaf (and Dumb): The leader who ignores employees complaints.8 I can't listen to complaints right now, nor do I care about what is bothering you.

The Secret Agent: The leader who doesn't keep his people informed.9 My specialty is to never let anyone know what is going on, it's a secret.

The Jailer: The leader who holds his assistant back.10 You're not going to take the spotlight away from me, never ever.

The Whipper: The leader who views the disciplinary process as a punitive action.11 Why can't you get this through you're head? I'm going to punishment you. Die sucker, die.

The Coward: The leader who fails to back up his people.12 I'm going to wash my hands of the whole affair. You're on you're own kid.

The Pretender: The leader whose word cannot be trusted.13 I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.

The Undecided: The leader who avoids making decisions.14 I just, you know, can't decide.

The Bestower: The leader who "plays favorites".15 With my guitar I do knight thee my favorite team member, everyone else out.

Rip Van Winkle: The leader who fails to stay current in his field.16 Some people say I'm just too lazy to keep up with state of the art practices, but I know it's not true.

The Slave Driver: The leader who enjoys "pouring on' more work than a subordinate can handle.17 I just want to make sure you guys are kept busy, and who took my favorite pen.

Hair-trigger Harry: The leader who acts or overreacts too quickly.18 I've make my decision already, don't confuse me with the facts.

The Lifeguard: The newly appointed leader who believe their manure is odorless.19 It is ok, I am here now, you will all be saved, I am your hero.

Ol' Unpredictable: The leader who's moody.20 You don't have to worry today, I took my medication. It's ok.

The Fire Fighter: The leader who fails to plan and put priorities on their work.21 I just love putting out fires myself, forget about planning and first things first, and besides, who needs to delegate, I'll just do it myself.

The Iceman Cometh: The leader who lacks emotion and empathy.22 I know it's cold in here, but it's just me.

The neopotist: The leader who hires relatives into the organization.23 Hey wait just one minute, all you guys look alike.

The Sheik: The leader who views females and being limited to pleasure, breeding, and menial functions, such a clerical, and assembly duties.24 I can't believe all you guys don't think like this, what's wrong with you?

Ol' Negative: The leader who faithfully practices the art of pessimism.25 No, we can't do it. No, it won't work. No, there's not enough money. No, no, no.

The Pirate: The leader who steals subordinates' ideas.26 Arr Matey, I'll be taking that idea of rs, right up to the captain.

The Despot: The leader whose style and authority is based on absolute power.27 Welcome to my supreme state. It is my duty to rule with an iron hand.

The Visually Handicapped: The leader who seems oblivious to what's happening.28 It is much easier just not knowing, I have to say ignorance is blissful.

The Headhunter: The leader who loves to "sack" employees.29 You're fired, and you can just call me Donald on your way out the door.

The Humillator: The leader who embarrasses subordinates in the presence of others.30 I'm gonna have to chew you out because I didn't get enough lunch, "don't be so stupid".

Mr. R.H.I.P: (Rank Has Its Privileges) The leader who follows "double standards" in the organization.31 Oh yeah, I'm the boss so the rules don't apply to me. I though you guys knew that.

The Night Rider: The leader who's a religious or racial bigot.32 A good religious person knows there is a difference between Jews, Mexicans, Blacks, males and females.

"We have different gifts, according to the grace given us…if it is leadership, let him govern diligently"33

1. Charles A. Sennewald, Effective Security Management. Butterworth-Heinemann 80 Montvale Ave. Stoneham, MA 02180. 1995 p. 279

2. Ibid. p.280 3. Ibid. 4. Ibid, p.281 5. Ibid, p.282 6. Ibid, p.283 7. Ibid, p.284 8. Ibid, p.285 9. Ibid, p.286 10. Ibid, p.287 11. Ibid, p.288 12. Ibid, p.289 13. Ibid, p.290 14. Ibid, p.291 15. Ibid, p.292 16. Ibid, p.293 17. Ibid, p.284 18. Ibid, p.295 19. Ibid, p.296 20. Ibid, p.297 21. Ibid, p.289 22. Ibid, p.299 23. Ibid, p.300 24. Ibid, p.301 25. Ibid, p.302 26. Ibid, p.303 27. Ibid. 28. Ibid, p.306 29. Ibid, p.307 30. Ibid, p.308 31. Ibid, p.309 32. Ibid, p.310

33. The Holy Bible, New International Version. 1996 Zondervan Corporation. Romans 12:6 & 8