1. Do you agree with the statement: \"...leaders are responsible not only for th
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1. Do you agree with the statement: "...leaders are responsible not only for their own behavior but also for that of their followers..."? Why or why not? Beyond the obvious translation, what is the relevance of this statement?
2. What are some of the implications of leaders apologizing publicly?
3. What is the value of leaders apologizing for sins they did not commit? Give an example of this.
4. What did Nicholas Tavuchis' work state about apologies, and what are its implications for leaders?
5. Why did Gilmartin decide to resist apologizing and was it the right decision?
6. What happens if you do not apologize? Is time on your side - will the problem likely fade? Will your refusal to apologize - or your refusal to do so promptly - make a bad situation worse?
Explanation / Answer
1. The statement is right in the sense that a leader is as good as its followers or vice versa. A leader making provocative statements or committing character assassinations is accepted as legitimate by its followers who follow suit. The followers generally ape and copy their leader's style and behavior as it gives them the legitimacy to commit similar acts.
2. Leaders apologizing in public creates two scenarios. One it creates respect amongst people who may not be the supporters. Second it demoralizes its own supporters who take it as surrender and failure. Hence, the real implications can only be assessed in the context of a leader apologizing in public.
3. The value of leaders apologizing for sins they did not commit is immense. It makes them stand out and creates a cult following. They are revered, respected and have dedicated loyal following. In recent times we have seen Japanese leaders apologizing to the Koreans for the sins committed by their predecessors decades ago.
4. Nicholas Tavuchis' work about apologies states that its not just about apology when a leader decides to seek apology. It is in overall context of the situation that it should be taken. The apology speaks to something larger than just the issue it refers to and creates magic amongst it followers who are mesmerized by their leader.
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