Reference:
Birchfield, R., & Brosnahan, J. (2011). Leaders for our times: Compassionate, courageous and committed. New Zealand Management, 58 (6), 22-24.
Theme:
The country needs courageous leaders to deal with natural disasters like the Canterbury earthquake. Leaders who are compassionate must become the new heroes of the society.
Summary:
- In any type of disaster, natural or domestic a good leader is important
- Today's leaders need to make the connections between political, economic, commercial, environmental, social, cultural, community, ethical and moral actions and outcomes.
- Courageous leaders encourage the community to look for common good solutions among the diversity of options that confront them.
- Compassionate leaders must become society's new heroes.
- In a disaster leadership is vital, leaders must me cool, calm and collected
- Good leadership reassures the community and builds faith during a crisis
Application to the lesson topic:
Good leadership encourages a good working environment.
Application to emergency services:
Good leadership within emergency services is vital in helping those affected by a crisis. Good leadership is also vital to EMS workers in a high stress situation
