Intergalactic Lessons in Leadership

INTERGALACTIC LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP In my experience, communication is a matter of patience and imagination. I would like to believe that these are qualities that we have in sufficient measure. U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701D & NCC-1701E Lesson Communication is of paramount importance when dealing with people. To be a good leader, you must be a good communicator. Captain Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation "Out-of-the-box" is where I live. Viper Lesson Always consider new methods and ideas, especially ones that seem unconventional or are from a different perspective. Creative thinking is the key to success. Captain Kara "Starbuck" Thrace from Battlestar Galactica Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid. Millennium Falcon Lesson Don't let your set long term strategy prevent you from having an effective short term one. Captain Han $olo from Star Wars Your face can take a lot of punishment. That's good to know. U.S.S. Planet Express Ship Lesson A good leader needs to know the abilities and limitations of their team. Pushing your team members to stand strong in the face of adversity will make them better and more confident in their jobs. Captain Turanga Leela from Futurama You can learn all the math in the 'Verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of the worlds. Love keeps her in the air when she oughta fall down, tells you she's hurtin' 'fore she keens. Makes her a home. Serenity Lesson Be passionate about what you do, it will show in your work. Captain Malcolm Reynolds from Firefly Unless you plan on actually pulling the trigger, don't ever pull a gun on me like that again. Prowler Моya Lesson Always let your subordinates know that if they question your leadership, they'd better have a good reason for doing so. Officer Aeryn Sun from Farscape This war's brought us pain, and suffering, and loss. But it's also brought us together, as soldiers, allies... friends. This bond that ties us together is something that the Reapers will never understand. It's more powerful than any weapon, stronger than any ship. It can't be taken or destroyed. NORMANDY SR1 SSV Normandy SR-1 Lesson There will always be tough times, but if you can lead your team through it, you will all come out on the other side as a stronger unit. Commander Shepard from Mass Effect POLICE PF BOX POLICE E BOX Some people live more in 20 years than others do in 80. It's not the time that matters, it's the person. The TARDIS (Time and Relative Dimension in Space) Lesson It is always your job to inspire your team, but never forget to inspire yourself. The Doctor from Doctor Who There are three things to remember about being a starship captain: Keep your shirt tucked in, go down with the ship, and never abandon a member of your crew. CEV USS Voyager Lesson When leading your team, always look your best, be prepared to take full responsibility for your actions, and support the team in every way possible. Captain Kathryn Janeway from Star Trek: Voyager SOURCES : Cornerstone www.imdb.com www.pastemagazine.com www.forbes.com ONDEMAND Empowering People www.io9.com 000