Comments on: Waiting For Wintergrasp: The Moment to Lead http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/04/waiting-for-wintergrasp-the-moment-to-lead/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:56:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: jlbraaten http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/04/waiting-for-wintergrasp-the-moment-to-lead/#comment-3486 jlbraaten Tue, 05 May 2009 20:25:44 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/04/10/waiting-for-wintergrasp-the-moment-to-lead/#comment-3486 Chris,<br>I love the WoW metaphor. Yes, people crave leadership, but shy away from it because a) there are risks involved and b) it takes hard work.<br><br>A large part of why people don't want to "lead" in the large World of Warcraft groups is because it takes effort to invite folks, advertise that you're trying to get a group going, ensuing a proper mix of classes, etc. Same thing with creating a brand for yourself. It takes a lot of work!<br><br>That said, it emphasizes your point that much more. Step into that leadership role, but you gotta be willing t o work for it. Chris,
I love the WoW metaphor. Yes, people crave leadership, but shy away from it because a) there are risks involved and b) it takes hard work.

A large part of why people don't want to “lead” in the large World of Warcraft groups is because it takes effort to invite folks, advertise that you're trying to get a group going, ensuing a proper mix of classes, etc. Same thing with creating a brand for yourself. It takes a lot of work!

That said, it emphasizes your point that much more. Step into that leadership role, but you gotta be willing t o work for it.

]]> By: jlbraaten http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/04/waiting-for-wintergrasp-the-moment-to-lead/#comment-6636 jlbraaten Tue, 05 May 2009 20:25:44 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/04/10/waiting-for-wintergrasp-the-moment-to-lead/#comment-6636 Chris,<br>I love the WoW metaphor. Yes, people crave leadership, but shy away from it because a) there are risks involved and b) it takes hard work.<br><br>A large part of why people don't want to "lead" in the large World of Warcraft groups is because it takes effort to invite folks, advertise that you're trying to get a group going, ensuing a proper mix of classes, etc. Same thing with creating a brand for yourself. It takes a lot of work!<br><br>That said, it emphasizes your point that much more. Step into that leadership role, but you gotta be willing t o work for it. Chris,
I love the WoW metaphor. Yes, people crave leadership, but shy away from it because a) there are risks involved and b) it takes hard work.

A large part of why people don't want to “lead” in the large World of Warcraft groups is because it takes effort to invite folks, advertise that you're trying to get a group going, ensuing a proper mix of classes, etc. Same thing with creating a brand for yourself. It takes a lot of work!

That said, it emphasizes your point that much more. Step into that leadership role, but you gotta be willing t o work for it.

]]> By: Jlbraaten http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/04/waiting-for-wintergrasp-the-moment-to-lead/#comment-3479 Jlbraaten Tue, 05 May 2009 13:25:44 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/04/10/waiting-for-wintergrasp-the-moment-to-lead/#comment-3479 Chris,<br>I love the WoW metaphor. Yes, people crave leadership, but shy away from it because a) there are risks involved and b) it takes hard work.<br><br>A large part of why people don't want to "lead" in the large World of Warcraft groups is because it takes effort to invite folks, advertise that you're trying to get a group going, ensuing a proper mix of classes, etc. Same thing with creating a brand for yourself. It takes a lot of work!<br><br>That said, it emphasizes your point that much more. Step into that leadership role, but you gotta be willing t o work for it. Chris,
I love the WoW metaphor. Yes, people crave leadership, but shy away from it because a) there are risks involved and b) it takes hard work.

A large part of why people don't want to “lead” in the large World of Warcraft groups is because it takes effort to invite folks, advertise that you're trying to get a group going, ensuing a proper mix of classes, etc. Same thing with creating a brand for yourself. It takes a lot of work!

That said, it emphasizes your point that much more. Step into that leadership role, but you gotta be willing t o work for it.

]]> By: Jlbraaten http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/04/waiting-for-wintergrasp-the-moment-to-lead/#comment-3485 Jlbraaten Tue, 05 May 2009 13:25:44 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/04/10/waiting-for-wintergrasp-the-moment-to-lead/#comment-3485 Chris,<br>I love the WoW metaphor. Yes, people crave leadership, but shy away from it because a) there are risks involved and b) it takes hard work.<br><br>A large part of why people don't want to "lead" in the large World of Warcraft groups is because it takes effort to invite folks, advertise that you're trying to get a group going, ensuing a proper mix of classes, etc. Same thing with creating a brand for yourself. It takes a lot of work!<br><br>That said, it emphasizes your point that much more. Step into that leadership role, but you gotta be willing t o work for it. Chris,
I love the WoW metaphor. Yes, people crave leadership, but shy away from it because a) there are risks involved and b) it takes hard work.

A large part of why people don't want to “lead” in the large World of Warcraft groups is because it takes effort to invite folks, advertise that you're trying to get a group going, ensuing a proper mix of classes, etc. Same thing with creating a brand for yourself. It takes a lot of work!

That said, it emphasizes your point that much more. Step into that leadership role, but you gotta be willing t o work for it.

]]> By: Jell http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/04/waiting-for-wintergrasp-the-moment-to-lead/#comment-13314 Jell Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:15:00 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/04/10/waiting-for-wintergrasp-the-moment-to-lead/#comment-13314 there are not many directors... thats problematic <a href="http://www.computerreparatie.org" rel="nofollow">Computer Reparatie</a> there are not many directors… thats problematic Computer Reparatie

]]> By: Daniel Johnson, Jr. http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/04/waiting-for-wintergrasp-the-moment-to-lead/#comment-6637 Daniel Johnson, Jr. Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:54:25 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/04/10/waiting-for-wintergrasp-the-moment-to-lead/#comment-6637 Chris,<br><br>This is how I became the leader for what is New Media Cincinnati. No one else stepped up, so I finally did. It's been a great experience. Chris,

This is how I became the leader for what is New Media Cincinnati. No one else stepped up, so I finally did. It's been a great experience.

]]> By: Daniel Johnson, Jr. http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/04/waiting-for-wintergrasp-the-moment-to-lead/#comment-3478 Daniel Johnson, Jr. Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:54:25 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/04/10/waiting-for-wintergrasp-the-moment-to-lead/#comment-3478 Chris,<br><br>This is how I became the leader for what is New Media Cincinnati. No one else stepped up, so I finally did. It's been a great experience. Chris,

This is how I became the leader for what is New Media Cincinnati. No one else stepped up, so I finally did. It's been a great experience.

]]> By: Daniel Johnson, Jr. http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/04/waiting-for-wintergrasp-the-moment-to-lead/#comment-3484 Daniel Johnson, Jr. Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:54:25 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/04/10/waiting-for-wintergrasp-the-moment-to-lead/#comment-3484 Chris,<br><br>This is how I became the leader for what is New Media Cincinnati. No one else stepped up, so I finally did. It's been a great experience. Chris,

This is how I became the leader for what is New Media Cincinnati. No one else stepped up, so I finally did. It's been a great experience.

]]> By: Stuart Foster http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/04/waiting-for-wintergrasp-the-moment-to-lead/#comment-6638 Stuart Foster Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:44:03 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/04/10/waiting-for-wintergrasp-the-moment-to-lead/#comment-6638 Love the WoW analogy Chris. I haven't played since they raised the level cap to 70 (thank god...was way to addicted). I've definitely seen this dynamic play itself out in companies, teams, and games alike. <br><br>I think the difficult part once you figure out that you want to be a "director" (in Kim's comment) is to resist the urge to become a "dictator". Yes, people want to be led but it needs to be done in the best way possible that benefits all of you. <br><br>Bad leaders and good leaders come about through pvp battles. It's figuring out who the good ones are once the dust settles that really matters. Love the WoW analogy Chris. I haven't played since they raised the level cap to 70 (thank god…was way to addicted). I've definitely seen this dynamic play itself out in companies, teams, and games alike.

I think the difficult part once you figure out that you want to be a “director” (in Kim's comment) is to resist the urge to become a “dictator”. Yes, people want to be led but it needs to be done in the best way possible that benefits all of you.

Bad leaders and good leaders come about through pvp battles. It's figuring out who the good ones are once the dust settles that really matters.

]]> By: karmicangel http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/04/waiting-for-wintergrasp-the-moment-to-lead/#comment-6639 karmicangel Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:20:47 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/04/10/waiting-for-wintergrasp-the-moment-to-lead/#comment-6639 I was just IN Wintergrasp - I'm on Kul Tiras if you are ever on that server! On a more serious note, I could not agree more. Leadership seems to be missing in so many areas right now... everyone is scared and no one want to take the fall if their plan goes awry. I was just IN Wintergrasp – I'm on Kul Tiras if you are ever on that server! On a more serious note, I could not agree more. Leadership seems to be missing in so many areas right now… everyone is scared and no one want to take the fall if their plan goes awry.

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