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James 315 Caldari Provisions Caldari State 2284	Posted - 2012.08.11 16:59:00 - [1] - Quote EVE has had a lot of amazing leaders, and a lot of amazingly terrible ones. What separates the good from the bad? How can good leadership help keep an alliance together--or cause an entire coalition of alliances to fall apart? Ever since I seized control of a small chunk of highsec, people have been asking me for advice on how to be an effective leader in the context of EVE. (Okay, maybe not a lot of people, but enough to warrant a post.) As with so much else in this wonderful sandbox game of ours, many lessons can be applied to other contexts. Have a look, and offer your own insights. I'm sure they'll be great. 1. Become a leader for a reason. If you want to become the leader of an EVE organization, you should first consider what you want to accomplish. If your only goal is to gain authority for its own sake, something is wrong. Leaders motivated only by getting titles tend to be failures--which doesn't help their ego in the long run anyway. 2. Level with people. Even though they've given you authority, the people you're in charge of aren't idiots. A good EVE CEO will tell the truth to the members of his alliance even when things are difficult. Perhaps especially then. Remember, everyone in EVE has access to outside sources of information. If you aren't an honest source of info, your corp members will increasingly rely on others. 3. Keep the game enjoyable. When players take on leadership responsibilities, they can fall into the trap of turning the game into a full-time job. For most people, this is made worse by the fact that administrative duties are among the most soul-crushing activities available. When the game stops being fun, you'll stop logging in. When your alliance is in danger, things will be even less fun, and you might--as so many alliance leaders have in the past--abandon the game when your alliance needs you the most. 4. Stay connected to the troops. In larger organizations, the CEO will rely more and more on a small number of top-level advisors. This is natural, since it's impossible to lead a large group without delegating. But there's a danger of isolating one's self and losing touch with the grunts on the front line. When that happens, they'll look elsewhere for leadership. Meanwhile, your view may be skewed. Without knowing the experience of the average soldier, it will be difficult for you to know what they're capable of and what to ask of them. 5. Have confidence but admit when you're wrong. Few things will put people off more than a leader who stubbornly refuses to admit an obvious mistake. A failure to admit and correct a mistake is another mistake. No one expects you to be infallible. However, don't go overboard in the other direction. If you're constantly changing your mind, you can't lead anyone. Well, there you have it! If you follow these five simple rules you will probably be better than a good percentage of the corp and alliance leaders in EVE. What other advice would you offer people in positions of power? -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ MinerBumping.com -½-½-½-½-½-½-½-½-½-½ The daily saga of one man's quest to bring civilization to highsec by bumping miners out of range.
Lorkin Desal Lone Star Exploration Lone Star Partners 131	Posted - 2012.08.11 17:05:00 - [2] - Quote "One of the advantages of being the leader of a popular movement" I stopped reading after this.
Theangryhobo Hobo Industries Inc 25	Posted - 2012.08.11 17:05:00 - [3] - Quote Second. Hobo Industries Inc is recruiting
Alara IonStorm 2934	Posted - 2012.08.11 17:10:00 - [4] - Quote All good qualities in a leader. More needed then ever in EVE where your troops can abandon you at anytime.
Kunming CyberShield Inc ROMANIAN-LEGION 69	Posted - 2012.08.11 18:47:00 - [5] - Quote When leadership goes inactive, alliances fail. This happens most of the time when said leadership is intimated by an attacker.
Helena Russell Makanen Deep Core Mining Inc. Caldari State 86	Posted - 2012.08.11 19:12:00 - [6] - Quote Aren't you the freak in a NPC corp who bumps miner ships while begging for their isk... and gibbering in local about being the king of space?
Alexzandvar Douglass NUTS AND BOLTS MANUFACTURING En Garde 75	Posted - 2012.08.11 19:16:00 - [7] - Quote The very sound of Makalu Zarya1's voice can cause Logi and Tengus to appear out of thin air.
Vera Algaert Republic University Minmatar Republic 311	Posted - 2012.08.11 19:22:00 - [8] - Quote Alexzandvar Douglass wrote: The very sound of Makalu Zarya1's voice can cause Logi and Tengus to appear out of thin air. pity they disappear in explosions just as quickly I'm a NPC corp alt, any argument I make is invalid.
Alexzandvar Douglass NUTS AND BOLTS MANUFACTURING En Garde 75	Posted - 2012.08.11 19:28:00 - [9] - Quote Vera Algaert wrote: Alexzandvar Douglass wrote: The very sound of Makalu Zarya1's voice can cause Logi and Tengus to appear out of thin air. pity they disappear in explosions just as quickly Looks like someone does not know how to use Killboards, we don't field Tengus and Scimis unless we have a shot of wiping the enemy out. Not to mention I got back from a fleet 15 minutes ago were we went all the way to Delve and back in a massive Tengu and Scimi fleet, and Test and friends decided it was to dangerous to undock, In 319.
Alice Saki 2270	Posted - 2012.08.11 19:30:00 - [10] - Quote Hmmm How much beer can you drink and still FC? Now thats a Leader! Scottish Interweb Spaceshippy Person, Recently Answers to Mei Mei =X Something about PICKLES?
Jason McCoy Boricua en la Luna 40	Posted - 2012.08.11 19:30:00 - [11] - Quote Who are the bigger douches you for the stupidity you pull or the dumb miners who pay you?
Peter Raptor X-Exclusion-X 270	Posted - 2012.08.11 20:00:00 - [12] - Quote Helena Russell Makanen wrote: Aren't you the freak in a NPC corp who bumps miner ships while begging for their isk... and gibbering in local about being the king of space? James, you gotta admit, you're totally over the top dude LOL Evelopedia;-á The Amarr Empire, is known for its omnipresent religion -áGÇá-á-á
Cyprus Black Perkone Caldari State 329	Posted - 2012.08.11 20:01:00 - [13] - Quote This also ties in to this thread: New CEOs guide to making a successful corporation. Hijinks of a highsec pirate http://cyprusblack.blogspot.com/
Adalynne Rohks Aliastra Gallente Federation 180	Posted - 2012.08.11 20:25:00 - [14] - Quote My philosophy is "when in doubt, retire" It's worked so far.
Braxus Deninard AMLS Corporation COF Alliance 19	Posted - 2012.08.11 20:41:00 - [15] - Quote Cyprus Black wrote: This also ties in to this thread: New CEOs guide to making a successful corporation. Except that thread is actually good.
Chatte Noire PepperPark Deep Space Operations 29	Posted - 2012.08.11 21:06:00 - [16] - Quote Peter Raptor wrote: Helena Russell Makanen wrote: Aren't you the freak in a NPC corp who bumps miner ships while begging for their isk... and gibbering in local about being the king of space? James, you gotta admit, you're totally over the top dude LOL I mean, you write this PUBLICALLY on your funny little website; My name is James 315.... As the Father of the New Order and Saviour of Highsec,.... You think you're the MESSIAH now James?? LOL ROFL. LOL. Now that we are on common ground: Yes, James totally really thinks he is a messiah, and everything he does is so totally serious. You showed him, champ. He is so delusional.
Shameless Avenger Can Preachers of Kador 453	Posted - 2012.08.11 21:12:00 - [17] - Quote Helena Russell Makanen wrote: Aren't you the freak in a NPC corp who bumps miner ships while begging for their isk... and gibbering in local about being the king of space? The Halaima Ice Fields? :D "This is the Ninja. He will scan you down; he will salvage your wrecks and there shall be no aggro"
Eternal Error Exitus Acta Probant 118	Posted - 2012.08.11 21:15:00 - [18] - Quote I usually just pod anyone who dares challenge my authority. This has led to rather unfortunate incidents with my alts.
Abel Merkabah The Executioners Capital Punishment. 92	Posted - 2012.08.11 22:26:00 - [19] - Quote Eternal Error wrote: I usually just pod anyone who dares challenge my authority. This has led to rather unfortunate incidents with my alts. ROFL "The human body can be drained of blood in 8.6 seconds, given adequate vacuuming systems."
Phoebe Buffet Imperial Academy Amarr Empire 1	Posted - 2012.08.11 22:45:00 - [20] - Quote So now we have McDonalds managers starting threads?
Kitty Bear Disturbed Friends Of Diazepam Disturbed Acquaintance 2	Posted - 2012.08.11 22:57:00 - [21] - Quote Posting in a thread where I actually agree with something James 315 has said. oddly its not that long till 12.12.12
Cadfael Maelgwyn Immortals of New Eden Rebel Alliance of New Eden 88	Posted - 2012.08.11 22:57:00 - [22] - Quote Seeing as James started this thread, I'm surprised one of the reasons wasn't "would start vendetta against hisec miners".
Kitty Bear Disturbed Friends Of Diazepam Disturbed Acquaintance 2	Posted - 2012.08.11 22:59:00 - [23] - Quote Cadfael Maelgwyn wrote: Seeing as James started this thread, I'm surprised one of the reasons wasn't "would start vendetta against hisec miners". I know .... scary!! I suspect account sharing tbh ....
Theangryhobo Hobo Industries Inc 36	Posted - 2012.08.11 22:59:00 - [24] - Quote Kitty Bear wrote: Posting in a thread where I actually agree with something James 315 has said. oddly its not that long till 12.12.12 I thought it was 12.21.12? Hobo Industries Inc is recruiting
Virgil Travis Non Constructive Self Management Unified Church of the Unobligated 576	Posted - 2012.08.11 23:00:00 - [25] - Quote Eternal Error wrote: I usually just pod anyone who dares challenge my authority. This has led to rather unfortunate incidents with my alts. I know that feeling. Unified Church of the Unobligated - madness in the method Mamma didn't raise no victims.
Lyrrashae Crushed Ambitions Reckless Ambition 335	Posted - 2012.08.12 00:09:00 - [26] - Quote Peter Raptor wrote: Helena Russell Makanen wrote: Aren't you the freak in a NPC corp who bumps miner ships while begging for their isk... and gibbering in local about being the king of space? James, you gotta admit, you're totally over the top dude LOL I mean, you write this PUBLICALLY on your funny little website; My name is James 315.... As the Father of the New Order and Saviour of Highsec,.... You think you're the MESSIAH now James?? LOL Hey, at least he spelt "saviour" correctly. That has to count for something, no? There is a fine and proper artistry to wielding verbal scalpels, such that the crap-poster you've slashed doesn't even know they've been cut. But verbal bludgeons -- Those are just fun.
Andski GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation 4295	Posted - 2012.08.12 00:19:00 - [27] - Quote If you think the whole "saviour" gimmick is something he actually believes rather than something he uses to rile you up, well, heh. "WeGÇÖre a professional Merc Alliance, like PL" ~ snot shot, 2012
Lyrrashae Crushed Ambitions Reckless Ambition 335	Posted - 2012.08.12 00:55:00 - [28] - Quote Andski wrote: If you think the whole "saviour" gimmick is something he actually believes rather than something he uses to rile you up, well, heh. hi Um, no, I don't think that, nor does anyone with two brain-cells to rub together (granted, it's the hisec crybear-population and all, but...yeah.). I actually quite enjoyed watching him trip over his own overly-verbose pomposity in Halaima a few weeks ago, tbqfh. (@CCP, gief SB bombs in hisec naow, pls, kthxbai.) There is a fine and proper artistry to wielding verbal scalpels, such that the crap-poster you've slashed doesn't even know they've been cut. But verbal bludgeons -- Those are just fun.
Lykouleon GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation 509	Posted - 2012.08.12 01:42:00 - [29] - Quote All you need to be an effective leader is a puppy and well-kept facial hair. Lykouleon > CYNO ME CLOSER SO I CAN HIT THEM WITH MY SWORD
Andski GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation 4295	Posted - 2012.08.12 01:57:00 - [30] - Quote Lykouleon wrote: All you need to be an effective leader is a puppy and well-kept facial hair. And regular manicure appointments, yoga sessions and a healthy obsession with delegation. "WeGÇÖre a professional Merc Alliance, like PL" ~ snot shot, 2012

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