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Originally Posted by DavidI

I believe Command Presence is a state of mind. Most people want to feel "safe." If they believe the person in charge will protect them, whether that be physically, socially, or mentally, they will follow him or her. When the world starts running in chaos and panic, the leader steps in and brings calmness. The calmness comes from self esteem, experience, ability. In some cases, the calmness can be simply an image.

The type of leader who cares about his people, not "mothers" or coddles them, but cares about them and inspires them will always be the most successful.

Leadership and Management are very different.

Leadership deals with people.

Management deals with objects.

Superman, you are a wise man my friend! You put a great deal of thought into your post. I am impressed.

Clarity of purpose in a crisis...knowing what to do and doing it when the chips are down or are in play.