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The Impotence of Being Important – Reflections on Leadership

Rural Health, Department of Family Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

CORRESPONDING AUTHOR: Ian Couper, BA, MBBCh, MFamMed, Department of Family Medicine, 7 York Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa, couperid{at}medicine.wits.ac.za

ABSTRACT

An observed doctor-patient encounter, in which impotence and importance were confused, led me to a reflection on leadership. A sense of importance can be destructive in leadership, leading to failure to perform, or impotence. Understanding the dangers of self-importance, I am challenged to ensure that I regularly reflect on my leadership style.

Key Words: Leadership • power, professional • importance • relationships • delegation, professional

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