The Problem With Leaderless Movements

I hear about Leaderless Movements a lot.  Some seem to be good, some negative, some have purpose, some unruly mobs.

But at times I am suspicious of Leaderless Movements.  Why?

Because why assume they’re leaderless?

Humans organize, humans form structure.  There are leaders, of one kind or another.  The ones that truly want things to be leaderless reroute their power and use it to uplift and engage, so you don’t see them.  If their goal is a leaderless movement, they do this – prominent enough to show they’re not taking power.

There are no truly leaderless movements.  Take it from a manager.

Now, when you hear of a Leaderless Movement, ask yourself not if there are leaders (they are) but what are their goals?  Because there may indeed be leaders, and unless you are aware of them you don’t know their agendas, or goals, or reliability.

And “Leaderlessness” may just be a cover.

 
– Steven Savage

Steven Savage is a Geek 2.0 writer, speaker, blogger, and job coach.  He blogs on careers at http://www.musehack.com/, publishes books on career and culture at http://www.informotron.com/, and does a site of creative tools at http://www.seventhsanctum.com/. He can be reached at https://www.stevensavage.com/.

An Interview With the Video Game History Museum Director Sean Kelly!

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The Videogame History Museum has been looking for a home – and I’ve been looking to interview Geek Citizens.  I heard about their latest opportunity – settling down in Frisco, Texas, and that’s a great time to talk to the director, Sean Kelly!

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Geek Catalog Update for 9/21/2014

Sorry I missed last week – got sick and got hammered at work and in general was miserable-busy. When I wasn’t sleeping. I did get some updates this week to the Geek Catalog – and as always check out Geek or Community focus.

Here’s what got added this week:

 

Comics

  • Literacy
    • Reading with Pictures – Promotes literacy with the use of comics in the classroom. Heavily oriented towards ways to get involved!

Space

STEM

  • Ocean Preservation
    • Oceana – An international organization focused on sealife preservation and marine issues
  • Wildlife Preservation
    • World Wildlife Fund – Focuses on preserving and protecting wildlife and related environmental and pollution issues.

Video Games

  • History
    • Video Game History Museum – A video game history museum that covers a wide variety of subjects, histories, games, and focuses
  • Military Support
    • Military Gamers – A community and support network for military and former military gamers from the US military. Promotes healthy gaming and support.

Writing

  • Writing Skills
    • Wonder Writers – A charity that promotes writing and writing skills for young people from grades K-12.