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Smart quotes vivadesigner3/6/2023 ![]() ![]() The definition of leadership that I believe in most is simply the word ‘influence’ – and if you accept that then I have another question for you…” She nodded for me to continue. There is no boss with rank or authority people follow because they choose to. “It’s called Influential Leadership.” “This type of leadership is used by those that build churches or lead volunteer organizations or lead movements. “That’s one type of leadership it’s called Authoritarian or Rank-Based Leadership and the military and Corporate America are definitely based on it but there’s another type that’s more powerful. After thinking for a moment she responded, “Being in a position where other people have to do what you tell them.” “Ok,” I replied. For example, let me ask you this: What would you say the definition of ‘leadership’ is?” One of the things I liked about Julie is that she was always up for an intellectual challenge. I don’t claim to be an expert on the subject but I have tried to learn from some very smart people. “Julie, my military training has included the study of leadership. I explained a leadership philosophy to her that had been drilled into me for years and that I firmly believed in. These wonderwomen proved that a woman’s only place was not in the kitchen. And Jean Hagen stole the greatest movie musical ever made by being the ultimate bitch. Marilyn Maxwell seemed approachable enough, depending on her mood swings. ![]() Mercedes McCambridge, the voice of Satan, used consonants like Cagney used bullets. Lucille Ball, pre–Lucy, was smart of mouth and warm as nails. ![]() Adele Jergens was the ultimate gun moll, handy when the shooting started. Ann Dvorak rattled everyone’s rafters, including her own. Ann Sheridan and Joan Blondell slung stale hash to fresh customers. Gloria Grahame was oversexed evil with an added fey touch-a different mouth for every role. Ida Lupino treated men like used-up cigarette butts. Jane Russell’s body promised paradise but her eyes said, “Oh, please!” Claire Trevor was semi-sweet in Westerns and super-sour in moderns. Lynn Bari wanted any husband that wasn’t hers. The only way to conquer Barbara Stanwyck was to kill her, if she didn’t kill you first. ![]()
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