Join us, along with the American College of Surgeons and the American Gastroenterological Association, in supporting Donald J. Palmisano for re-election in June. A Strong Voice for Medicine. A Proven Choice for Trustee. Leadership External forces threaten ethical science-based Medicine, necessitating true leadership for Medicine. A critical criterion for a Trustee is leadership - not only ability, but proven performance.
True leadership is essential in times of crisis.
Words mean something and it is important to define leadership so that there is no confusion. I believe that only the first example is true leadership. The book, Authentic Leadership - Courage in Action , by Robert W. Terry, is a good starting point to reflect on leadership. Terry concludes that leadership is authentic action. Courage is the fuel that propels authentic action.