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His
Strategy for Success
MacArthur
was multifaceted. A brilliant strategist, a brave soldier, a farsighted
leader, a strewed administrator and a gorgeous figure, he had kept
his senses completely under his control. The main element behind
his tremendous success was a sense of inquiry. He had developed
a list of questions to guide him in his leadership duties, during
his career. These questions motivated him consistently and led him
towards the peak of success. These questions, the product of MacArthur's
self-command, can be served to any discipline for successful leadership.
Here are his 17 silver strategies or steps for success.
- Do
I heckle my subordinates or strengthen and encourage them ?
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Have I done all in my power by encouragement, incentive and spur
of salvage the weak and erring ?
- Do
I use moral courage in getting rid of subordinates who have proven
themselves beyond doubt to be unfit ?
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Do I know by name and character a maximum number of subordinates
for whom I am responsible ? Do I know them intimately?
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Am I thoroughly familiar with the technique, necessities, objectives
and administration of my job ?
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Do I act in such a way as to make my subordinates want to follow
me?
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Do I lose my temper at individuals ?
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Have I the calmness of voice and manner to inspire confidence,
or am I inclined to irascibility and excitability ?
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Do I correct a subordinate in front of others ?
- Am
I inclined to be nice to my superiors and mean to my subordinates?
- Am
I interested in the personal welfare of each of my subordinates,
as if he were a member of my family ?
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Is my door open to my subordinates ?
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Am I a constant example to my subordinates in character, dress,
deportment and courtesy ?
- Do
I develop my subordinates by placing on each one as much responsibility
as he can stand ?
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Do I arrogate everything to myself and delegate nothing ?
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Do I delegate tasks that should be mine ?
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Do I think more of position than the job ?
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