The art of leadership!

(Baonghean) - Sir, there are things, events that seem one way or are described another, but aren't necessarily true!

- What were those things, those events?

- There are so many, it's hard to list them all, but...

- But why?

- Don't you think that in the past, whenever something inappropriate or outrageous happened that caused public outrage, it was rare to see those in positions of responsibility take responsibility? As a result, the public's outrage only intensified!

- And what about today?

- But things are different now!

- How are they different?

- Don't you see that lately, whenever something bad happens, the head of the department immediately steps up to take responsibility for what happened in their area or field of responsibility?

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- That's the right thing to do, it's commendable, so why the doubt?

- At first, I thought the same as you. When I saw people in positions of responsibility voluntarily step up and take on their share of the responsibility, I considered it a very positive shift in thinking and leadership style, towards clear roles, clear tasks, and clear responsibilities. It also enhanced the accountability and exemplary conduct of the leaders. But then...

- And then what?

- The more enthusiastic, excited, and hopeful you are, the more disappointed you will be!

Why are you disappointed?

- It's because I've seen quite a few people take responsibility and then... leave it at that. Once they accept it, they consider their part done. They don't care how the matter unfolds, and they don't seem to bear any responsibility for it. From that, I realized that their eagerness to take responsibility is a gimmick, a tactic to calm public opinion or to enhance their reputation, rather than a positive change in their attitude, spirit, or sense of responsibility in the position they were assigned.

- I realized that earlier than you. After a few incidents, I saw some people enthusiastically taking responsibility, and I had my suspicions. When I saw them accept responsibility without any action demonstrating their commitment, I immediately understood that their enthusiasm and courage were merely a ploy to remove the rug out from under the people, to ease tensions and appease public opinion, in what they called "the art of leadership."

- He's right. Taking responsibility for one's actions can sometimes be just a form of leadership!

Phuc Vinh