title: The impotence of being important--reflections on leadership.
abstract: An observed doctor-patient encounter, in which impotence and importance were confused, led me to a reflection on leadership. A sense of importance can be destructive in leadership, leading to failure to perform, or impotence. Understanding the dangers of self-importance, I am challenged to ensure that I regularly reflect on my leadership style.
authors.affiliation: Rural Health, Department of Family Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. couperid@medicine.wits.ac.za
authors.forename: Ian Douglas
authors.initials: ID
authors.lastname: Couper
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007857:Leadership; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D012649:Self Concept