The two faced, filleted fish of a manager who has no guts. He was loved by his supporters but did not really understand the politics, had a naive view of inter-tribal rivalries and became isolated by his organisational superiors. Yet his Seven Pillars of Wisdom offers the reader insight into his thoughts and struggles. It is true to say that managers are easily criticised for lack of some or other leadership character. Yet it is right to say that managerial and leadership initiatives and skills are needed in any enterprise where coordination of groups of people is involved.
Benefit is obtain by someone intervening to bring others together in some form of concerted action.
Modern organisational jargon includes enabling, vision, empowering others and remaining sensitive to the interests and aspirations of others. Behaviours which help these things to happen are complex and profound. They are integral to the person and the mix will vary from person to person - yet each may achieve a similar result. However this judgement will always be based on their standards, criteria, expectations, preferences and even resentments. Their experience and insight also is selective and partial.