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"Tales from Twelve O'Clock High"
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Archbury, England, 1942The American 918th Bomber Group has just returned from another mission. The 918th's performance is dismal. The unit cannot put steel on target and is experiencing high aircraft and crew losses. The 918th's weak demonstrations contrast with other bomber groups' success. As a result, the 918th suffers from poor morale and a reputation as "The Hard Luck Unit." So begins the classic World War II movie Twelve O'Clock High. Many viewers, at first, find this film to be just another good vintage war movie. In fact, it is a superb treatise on "charismatic leadership". By studying General Frank Savage's conduct and actions, leaders can experience the U.S. Army's charismatic leader paradigm. This film was directed by Henry King and stars Gregory Peck, Hugh Marlowe, Gary Merrill and Dean Jagger (Oscar, Best Supporting Actor). Review of Twelve O'Clock High This article by Major Attila J. Bognar, is reprinted from the U.S. Army's Command and General Staff School magazine, "Military Review".
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organizational paradigm shift required for Lean Manufacturing demands
visionary leadership. Visionary leadership is quite different
from management. While the necessary qualities may lie deep in the human
psyche, even visionary leadership can be learned.