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We live in an era of statue removal. Meanwhile the largest mountain carving in the world is under construction in the Black Hills of South Dakota just 17 miles from Mount Rushmore. The final carving will be 640 feet long and more than 50 stories high. The subject of that carving? Crazy Horse.
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Crazy Horse was one of the Native American warriors who defeated Lieutenant Colonel George Custer at the Battle of Little Bighorn in Montana in 1876. He was known for his bravery, humility, and commitment. One Arapaho warrior, Water Man, who fought with Crazy Horse, characterized him as “the bravest man I ever saw.” Crazy Horse would ride closest to Custer’s soldiers all the while encouraging his warriors. He would shout, “Hoya hay. This is a good day to die!”
“All the soldiers were shooting at him, but he was never hit,” said Water Man.
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Leaders have followers
To be a great leader on a battlefield, physical courage is required. To be a great leader in the boardroom, moral courage is required; doing the right thing even though it may come at a personal cost. Commanders on a battlefield that are "leading from behind" do not gather followers into combat. Managers who fail to deliver on moral courage when needed, are no longer followed or respected. People can spot the cowards on the battlefield and the boardroom.
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