Re-watching Star Wars IV, V and VI (the best films IMHO). I want to make the case for why Darth Vader is an excellent role model:
- He's a strong leader and high achiever
- He takes tough decisions and stands firm against dissenters
- He's brave - first into danger and not afraid of a fight
- He's willing to get his hands dirty
- He is genuinely skilled and good at his job
- He doesn't micro-manage
- He has clear expectations and priorities
- He's willing to consider innovative solutions
- He has principles and doesn't let personal connections cloud his judgement
- He recognises there are times when you need to bow to authority and times that you should challenge it
- He is willing to change his mind when he realises he's wrong
Let's also not forget that he does all this with serious and very visible disabilities. Personally I think he's someone to look up to.
I mean, there are faults too, but I think the positives often get overlooked. Overall: I've had worse bosses.
(This isn't meant to be a serious post btw)
