"If you want a new idea, read an old book" said a wise man once

The Epic of Gilgamesh

"If you want a new idea, read an old book" said a wise man onceThe earliest recorded epic is from the Sumerian Civilization called the "Epic of Gilgamesh"(3000 BC ). It is in the form of five surviving poems

Gilgamesh was the ruler of Uruk. He wanted to go to war with the kingdom of Kish

Gilgamesh knew that Ego has no place in leadership matters

First he consulted the council of elders who always opposed him. As expected they opposed his ideas & plans

Next he deliberated with another council of elders who supported his course of actions

Now it was Gilgamesh turn to take decisions based on the different advices

What Gilgamesh did afterward is another matter of debate

Hear all the Sides 

Leadership means hearing all the sides of the arguements including the one opposed to your vision, strategy & tactics

Those who are convinced & have faith in their own vision have the confidence to hear all shades of the arguements

Those who desist from discussions have less trust in their own objectives & abilities. They prepare the first blow before the foe's blow

The Simple Guide 

The simplest guide to leadership is to hear all the sides but take your own decisions based on the inputs

Leadership is not so complicated as we sometimes make it out to be

Do you concur ?