Shackleton Ch.2 & 3

It's been a while since I last posted my blog....

Chapter 2 of Leading at the Edge was about giving right speeches at right time, using vivid and memorable symbols, demonstrating the leadership through action.

What I was reminded by this theme was the strategy Matthew Calbraith Perry, who we know as ペリー, used in the negotiation with the Bakufu officials. It is kind of a counter-example of being visible.

Perry never came out of his room, and did not show himself up at any negotiations. What he thought was that by not showing himself up, Japanese officials will fear and respect him.

The strategy can be said that it was a success, because
Japanese painters drew Perry in a demon-like way.

If he did otherwise, the fear would be much less. If you are a leader and want to make the team members fear and respect, this can be one of the tactics you can use, but getting friendliness and respect would be much better, so you should not do it, mostly.


Chapter 3 of Leading at the Edge was about being optimistic, spreading and maintaining the optimism, seeing the chance in danger, and making your feet stay on the reality.

Personally, I'm quite a positive thinker. However, it's true that I sometimes, (or maybe often) think about the deadlines too positively. So what happens is that..... you know. 

Actually, keeping the reality may be the most difficult and essential part of optimism.

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