A very interesting write up about management “toughness”
Here are the positives and negatives of a tough leadership style, which are well worth considering in your own metallurgist career path.
Positives:
- Toughness provides sharp focus.
- You quickly know who is an ally and who is an enemy/rival.
- You can use intimidation as a competitive tactic.
- If people fear you, they will respect you.
- Weaker people will submit to your will.
- Time isn’t wasted making friends – what counts are results.
- You will be labeled a winner in the eyes of other warrior types.
- You won’t have a guilty conscience about hurting others – this is war, after all.
Negatives:
- Other warriors will gun for you.
- Loyalty based on intimidation can’t be trusted.
- Setbacks will be labeled as defeats.
- Tough minds are generally closed minds.
- Constant vigilance is called for, since everyone is a potential enemy.
- The lack of friends eliminates the possibility for personal connections.
- Tough leadership generally thrives only in an atmosphere of crisis.