
In terms of changing there is no easy answer, despite what certain self-help
books might say. You have to try to break the hold that a lifetime of condi-
tioning has over you. If you fail to conquer these problems, then you will
‘condition’ those around you that these are your predictable behaviour pat-
terns, which gives them even more power over you. In other words, they
will learn what your buttons are and they will push them as often as they
can. In the end, you will become a sort of interactive video game for them
– let’s push this button and see what happens!
You should also look at other leadership qualities and select those which
you want to ...