The Virus Test
Posted 05-14-2009 at 02:17 PM by veneretio
Today, my computer is out of commission from a virus that I "fixed" yesterday. Suffice to say, I'm welcoming the day off, but I'm anxious. It's times like these you really get to see how good of leader you are. People always say that:
a [raid] is only as strong as it's weakest link
...to which I like to add...
a [raid] is weak if it cannot function without it's strongest link
Will we function as strong as when I'm there? Unlikely. I'd be thrilled if we did, but unlikely. Will we falter though? I hope not. I expect not to and if we do, it's me who has failed, not them. Which is my point here to all leaders both new and seasoned. If your raid colossally fails when you aren't present, it's not them failing.
It's you.
Which isn't to say, you're failing by not being around. We all have lives. It's going to happen. How you are failing is by not preparing your raid for you not being present. Your raid doesn't have to be amazing when you're gone, but it has to be functional. It's just a fact of life that no matter what, everyone misses a raid eventually. To which I'll leave you with one of my favourite quotes...
Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.
a [raid] is only as strong as it's weakest link
...to which I like to add...
a [raid] is weak if it cannot function without it's strongest link
Will we function as strong as when I'm there? Unlikely. I'd be thrilled if we did, but unlikely. Will we falter though? I hope not. I expect not to and if we do, it's me who has failed, not them. Which is my point here to all leaders both new and seasoned. If your raid colossally fails when you aren't present, it's not them failing.
It's you.
Which isn't to say, you're failing by not being around. We all have lives. It's going to happen. How you are failing is by not preparing your raid for you not being present. Your raid doesn't have to be amazing when you're gone, but it has to be functional. It's just a fact of life that no matter what, everyone misses a raid eventually. To which I'll leave you with one of my favourite quotes...
Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.
Total Comments 7
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You're only as strong as your weakest link, heh. A chain is weak if it breaks without its strongest link. That is so true. I like that.
Excellent post!Posted 05-14-2009 at 02:53 PM by Arideni 
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Are you posting this with the power of your mind?Quote:Today, my computer is out of commission from a virus that I "fixed" yesterday.Posted 05-14-2009 at 04:13 PM by Jalousie -
Probably with a work computer?
Posted 05-14-2009 at 05:44 PM by Alent - I find this very true generally. A good leader is like a parent. Your job is to make yourself no longer needed.
Posted 05-14-2009 at 09:03 PM by Machus -
Little update, they managed to get the first 5 down in my absence which is a personal best for our 25 man
(granted my goal was 6 or 7 that night, but how can you not be thrilled, right?!) Suffice to say, they passed "The Virus Test" with flying colours.
Yes, I used the power of my mind to post this, Jal.Posted 05-15-2009 at 08:54 AM by veneretio - Awesome!
Posted 05-15-2009 at 09:11 AM by Jalousie - Grats!
Posted 05-15-2009 at 10:26 AM by Alent
