Leadership
Rudolph W. Giuliani
Preface
1. Throughout the book Leadership, Mr. Giuliani says that leadership does not simply happen. It can be taught, learned and developed, but it does not happen automatically.
2. "Surround yourself with great people. Have beliefs and communicate them. See things for yourself. Set an example. Stand up to bullies. Deal with first things first. Loyalty is the vital virtue. Prepare relentlessly. Whenever forced to make a decision, under promise and over deliver." These are the principal leadership qualities that Mr. Giuliani drew upon to handle the events of September 11, 2001.
3. Understandably, the events of September 11, 2001 affected Mr. Giuliani more than any other experience in his life. Mr.
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It is vital to never assume anything. You must make sure that every "i" is dotted and every "t" is crossed. Trying to imagine every possible scenario possible is the secret to preparing relentlessly. Relentless preparation means not just preparing for disasters but anticipating potential trouble.
2. Visualize things for yourself is a technique that can be used in many aspects of leadership.
3. Creating reasons for those who work for you to establish their own culture of preparedness is part of being a good leader. Instilling preparedness in others will ultimately make the leader look good.
Chapter 4
Everyone's Accountable, All of the Time.
1. Maintaining accountability is the cornerstone to effective leadership. Leaders should welcome being held accountable, because nothing builds confidence more than a willingness to take responsibility for what happens during his watch.
2. New York City, under Giuliani's administration, developed a process called Compstat. Compstat combined daily crime statistics in order to recognize crime patters and potential trouble before it began. The data compiled by Compstat was used to hold each borough commander's feet to the fire regarding crime in their areas. As a result the crime rate dropped because of the accountability issue.
3. Accountability across the board can improve the performance and morale of any organization. Creating a culture where employees feel responsible is
To me a leader needs to be responsible to be able to successfully complete their duties. The leader needs to take the initiative to get things done. They shouldn’t wait around to be told what to do. A leader needs to understand that being a leader means being responsible for your team’s actions, not just your
A leader must be able to connect with the people he or she is leading. It is the responsibility of a leader to bring together the people and resources needed to move forward or grow. Leadership is measured by its ability to generate and direct movement.
A leader takes charge and takes accountability for all those who fall under his or her leadership.
The purpose of the NYPD is to improve the “quality of life” in New York City. It is done by fighting crime through the prevention of criminals in the city. But if the action of NYPD is being effective or not is only possible to understand through the Compstat since it is a performance measurement which is the computerized statistics. It also provides methods to acquire solutions when the crime goes higher and lets NYPD know what approach is working in the best of the New Yorkers. Moreover this performance measurement amplified the use of statistics and crime indicators as measure and begins the notion of community policing and problem-solving. Stated by Katel (2008), according to Bratton, “Police began gathering daily and hourly data on newly
Having patience, self-discipline, optimistic, intelligence and confident are all good qualities a good leader should have. Leaders are encouraging to the team members and not negative toward them, that gives the players confidence so they can concentrate on what they need to improve. In addition they
The tragic events brought into focus the vulnerability of our nation. I questioned our government, mostly concerning if there was information available to our leaders that could have potentially saved innumerable lives. At the same time, the actions of those such as New York mayor, Rudy Giuliani, were beyond commendable given the circumstances. The aftermath of September 11, 2001 impacted our nation on so many levels that I find difficulty expressing it all these years later. No words can, or will ever, be enough to remember or explain the horrific actions perpetrated upon our nation on that tragic day. Those events affected me, and the entire country, in a short term manner; they continue to do
Strong leadership skills are important for any average person to have in order to be successful. It may not be something that is important for survival in today's generation, but it is something that is overwhelmingly important in a time of disaster. For instance, in the army the commanders are expected to
But, this was also the birth of COMPSTAT. COMPSTAT (or COMSTAT, it goes by both names) is a process by which crime statistics are collected, computerized, mapped and disseminated quickly. Officers are held responsible for the crime in their areas, and all crimes, including the "quality of life" infractions like loitering or public intoxication, are pursued aggressively. The program not only led to dramatic crime reductions in New York City, but became the talk of squad
I chose to briefly speak about Compstat, what it is, how it works, and the benefits policing gets from it. Compstat is an another word for "Computer Statistics" or in other locations they know it as "Compare Statistics". This program is actually a NYPD program that all around the world it has been imitated, but they all have different classifications. Compstat has four important sections: Accurate and timely intelligence, Effective tactics, Rapid deployment, and Relentless follow-up and assessment. A rationale idea for the intelligence aspect is that, " Information describing how and where crimes are committed, as well as who criminals are, must be available to all levels of policing (Worrall, Schmalleger). "Tactics are used to respond based
Giuliani was a man of positivity. No matter the situation, Giuliani always looked at the positive side of things and didn’t allow his emotions to get the best of him. This strength of his leadership style stemmed from the core values his father taught him. In an interview with Barbara Walters, Giuliani talked about what his father taught him. “Giuliani explained that his father had taught him how to act during a crisis: “When there is a crisis going on, the most important thing is to be calmer. If everybody’s getting very upset and very emotional, the best way to figure out your way through it is to actually become calmer and relax more.” He understood that when in a time of uncertainty, being calm was the key. Another key strength of Giuliani was how he was a natural born leader. NYPD Commissioner William Bratton commented on Giuliani’s natural born leadership. “I’ve seen the mayor in many instances during the time I worked with him as police commissioner
COMPSTAT was created by the New York Police Department in 1994 and is known having a significant impact on the reduction of major crimes in New York City. COMPSTAT is globally acknowledged and has become a successful tool for integrating precise crime intelligence analysis methods and streamlining law enforcement management processes. COMPSTAT can be described as a series of process used for the collection and analysis of criminal intelligence data which in turn assists commanders in developing effective strategies and tactics to combat crime.
Effective leaders have a strong sense of self; they understand the qualities that make other people want to follow them.
Leaders are personally accountable for creating a culture in which all employees clearly understand what success is and how to achieve it—and are actively encouraged to participate.
Former New York mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani give in his book, appropriately called “Leadership”, his personal view on the important factors that should encompass leadership. In sixteen chapters he shares the views he learnt over the length of his career in combination with striking examples of his own professional and personal life. When he started to work on his book in the spring of 2001, also his last year of his term as mayor of New York, he did not know that his leadership qualities would be put to the test on last time in September of that year. When on September 11th 2001, two planes crashed into the World Trade Center, mayor Giuliani was in the
The second practice is to inspire a Shared Vision. A leader should be able to imagine a shared vision for the future. Next, a leader should be able to inspire others to believe in the common vision. Leadership is about engaging with others to solve problems. Leaders need to know what values, hopes, and aspirations that their team wants to utilize for success.