The 11 paradoxes of Leadership....

1. to be able to build a close relationship with ones staff.... and to keep a suitable distance

2. to be able to lead.... and to hold oneself in the background

3. to trust ones staff.... and to keep an eye on what is happening

4. to be tolerant.... and to know how you want things to function

5. to keep the goals of ones own department in mind.... and at the same time to be loyal to the whole firm

6. to do a good job of planning your own time.... and to be flexible with your schedule

7. to freely express your own views.... and to be diplomatic

8. to be a visionary.... and to keep ones feet on the ground

9. to try to win consensus.... and to be able to cut through

10. to be dynamic.... and to be reflective

11. to be sure of yourself.... and to be humble

Any more to add on to  this list ??

benny