Thoul wrote: He is one of her mentors, after all. Rune stays behind for a moment. Perhaps he is still taking in all of the secrets Le Roof has revealed. As Lutz, he has been working toward learning these truths for five lifetimes.
Srijita wrote:Thoul wrote: He is one of her mentors, after all. Rune stays behind for a moment. Perhaps he is still taking in all of the secrets Le Roof has revealed. As Lutz, he has been working toward learning these truths for five lifetimes.
[face=Times New Roman]Perhaps he is also pondering how best to handle Chaz's doubts and internal conflicts. Just as Wren and Seed were Rika's mentors, Rune (to some extent) fulfils the same role for Chaz. At one level, Rune's judgement in choosing him as a "Protector" is on the line here. However, I'm inclined to believe that he genuinely cares about Chaz, above and beyond ensuring that he steps to the fore in the fight against the Profound Darkness. [/face]
Thoul wrote:Hm, you know, I never really viewed anyone as the leader, other than Alys. Rune would be the best to fill that role, but he seems more like the kind of person that would gently nudge the others into the right decisions rather than a clear cut "follow me!" type.
He is definitely Chaz's guiding light and mentor at this point though, that's for sure. I guess if Kyra is Chaz's "big sister," Rune is his big brother.
I got the [leading from behind] idea from reading Nelson Mandela. I was reading his autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom...and I came across a passage in which Mandela recalls how a leader of his tribe talked about leadership:
“A leader,” he said, “is like a shepherd. He stays behind the flock, letting the most nimble go out ahead, whereupon the others follow, not realizing that all along they are being directed from behind.”
To me, this take on the shepherd image embodies the kind of leader we increasingly need: someone who understands how to create a context or culture in which other people are willing and able to lead… I probably should emphasize that leading from behind is not about abrogating responsibility. After all, the shepherd makes sure that the flock stays together. He uses his staff to nudge and prod if the flock strays too far off the track or into danger. In fact, leading from behind is hard work and involves some crucial responsibilities and judgment calls:… articulating the values that will inform the group; developing the talents of members so that they can flourish in their roles; setting boundaries for the group’s activities; and managing the tensions inherent in group life: deciding, for example, when to be supportive and when to be confrontational, when to improvise and when to impose a structure…
The more you want to get the best out of a group by letting people use their own judgment and take risks, the more you want to lead from behind.
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