TY - JOUR T1 - The Impotence of Being Important – Reflections on Leadership JF - The Annals of Family Medicine JO - Ann Fam Med SP - 261 LP - 262 DO - 10.1370/afm.664 VL - 5 IS - 3 AU - Ian Douglas Couper Y1 - 2007/05/01 UR - http://www.annfammed.org/content/5/3/261.abstract N2 - 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. ER -