Does being a good leader mean being a stubborn leader?

Answer 1

No...but sometimes a leader has to be persistent. A good leader often has to make hard choices and unpopular decisions that will benefit the whole group.

Some people want GWB to simply nuke North Korea...but he won't do it. These people probably think he's just being stubborn.

Answer 2

There may be times to be stubborn but making a decision an sticking by it even in the face on opposition is not being stubborn it's showing and being a good leader like Bush is.

Answer 3

Being a good leader does not mean one needs to be stubborn.
You can win respect and a listening

A good leader is one who has a listening and who leads from the front, lives his talks and creates trust in his group.

A good leader and a successful leader is one who has a fire in his belly, a sense of conviction in what he says, a commitment to quality and who is open to taking unknown abundant risk.

Murali Nair
Bangalore India

Answer 4

Possibly. Sometimes a good leader has to stand by his convictions even when the majority of his constituents might not agree. The leader's job is to do what's best and not stick a wet finger into the wind. If sticking to one's guns is stubborn, then it amounts to a choice of words. "Courage of convictions" to one person might be interpreted as "stubborn" to another person.

Answer 5

I don't think being stubborn makes you a good leader. I think it makes you a selfish dictator.

A good leader is one who is in tune to his people's needs. One who puts the people above all.

Answer 6

a good leader is a determined one, but not stubborn...because being stubborn could lead to fullfillment of his individual interest rather than the group's interest....when needed, the leader must embrace changes.....and listen to others

Answer 7

Not stubborn, but rather firm in your convictions. To be a leader you somewhat represent authority. You must be firm and have command over your responsibilities.

Answer 8

a good leader is not stubborn.

you have to have the courage of your convictions, and carry things through the things you have decided, but you can never be stubborn

you listen to all those around you, and you make the best decision you can

Answer 9

A good leader is open to all. He/She listens to their people and respects whatever is said, even if you do not full agree. Not disrespectful or belittling of them. Followers do not follow a leader who can not lead....

Answer 10

Types of Generals
There are nine types of generals.( or leaders)

Those who guide with virtue, who treat all equally with courtesy, who know when the troops are cold and hungry, and who notice when they are weary and pained, are called humanistic generals.

Those who do not try to avoid any task, who are not influenced by profit, who would die with honor before living in disgrace, are called dutiful generals.
Those who are not arrogant because of their high status, who do not make much of their victories, who are wise but can humble themselves, who are strong but can be tolerant, are called courteous generals.

Those whose extraordinary shifts are unfathomable, whose movements and responses are multifaceted, who turn disaster into fortune and seize victory from the jaws of danger, are called clever generals.

Those who give rich rewards for going ahead and have strict penalties for retreating, whose rewards are given right away and whose penalties are the same for all ranks, even the highest, are called trustworthy generals.

Those who go on foot or on a warhorse, with the mettle to take on a hundred men, who are skilled in the use of close-range weapons, swords, and spears are called infantry generals.

Those who face the dizzying heights and cross the dangerous defiles, who can shoot at a gallop as if in flight, who are in the vanguard when advancing and in the rear guard when withdrawing, are called cavalry generals.

Those who mettle makes the armies tremble and whose determination makes light of powerful enemies, who are hesitant to engage in petty fights while courageous in the midst of major battles, are called fierce generals.

Those who consider themselves lacking when they see the wise, who go along with good advice like following a current, who are magnanimous yet able to be firm, who are uncomplicated yet have many strategies, are called great generals.

Decadence in Generals
There are eight kinds of decadence in generalship.
First is to be insatiably greedy.
Second is to be jealous and envious of the wise and able.
Third is to believe slanders and make friends with the treacherous.
Fourth is to assess others without assessing oneself.
Fifth is to be hesitant and indecisive.
Sixth is to be heavily addicted to wine and sex.
Seventh is to be a malicious liar with a cowardly heart.
Eighth is to talk wildly, without courtesy.

Careful Watching
The loss of an army is always caused by underestimating an opponent and thus bringing on disaster. Therefore an army goes out in an orderly manner. If order is lost, that bodes ill.

There are fifteen avenues of order:
1. Thoughtfulness, using secret agents for intelligence.
2. Organization, gathering news and watching carefully.
3. Courage, not being disturbed by the number of the enemy.
4. Modesty, thinking of justice and duty when seeing the opportunity for gain.
5. Impartiality, being egalitarian in matters of rewards and punishments.
6. Forbearance, being able to bear humiliation.
7. Magnanimity, being able to accept the masses.
8. Trustworthiness, so that there can be serious cooperation.
9. Respect, honoring the wise and able.
10. Clarity of mind, not listening to slander.
11. Reason, not forgetting past experience.
12. Human kindness, taking care of the soldiers.
13. Loyalty, devoting oneself to the nation.
14. Moderation, knowing to stop when you have enough of anything.
15. Planning, assessing yourself first, and then assessing others.

so when you've read this you see that nothing points at the quality of being a stubborn leader so nog it's doesn't mean you're a good leader then