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Sep 10 - Transformation as a Leader: Rudolph Guiliani
Transformation as a Leader: Rudolph Guiliani
September 10, 2007
"Consider a third leader who was transformed by tragedy: Rudolph Guiliani. Before 9/11, some people viewed New York's mayor as arrogant and abrasive. After 9/11, his image changed because of how he responded to the terrorist attack and the loss of so many people. He didn't respond with fist-shaking threats against the terrorists or the studied calm of someone playing the role of leader. Instead, he shared his grief with openness of an ordinary human being, and he made himself available to those who needed consolation, inspiration, and hope. Nothing he said or did seemed scripted. He was real, emotional, and thoughtful. Because he allowed his true nature to emerge in this difficult time, he became an incredibly powerful and effective leader. His vulnerability created a bond with millions of others who shared his grief, sense of loss, and humanity and demonstrated what effective leadership really should be (Dotlich, Noel, & Walker, 2004, p. 172)."
Reference: Dotlich, D.L.; Noel, J.L.; & Walker, N. (2004). Leadership passages: the personal and professional transitions that make or break a leader.
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Created: 2008-02-28, Updated: 2009-01-06
