No wonder 3D will soon reign in all visual related arts and media. I have concocted that it is because people wants to see reality in their very eyes unfolded in all dimensions possible. When I was in third year high school, I only knew of Cartesian Coordinate plane for one to one correspondence of points constituting a plane figure. Not until I mature reading stuffs in Analytic Geometry that I found out about Dimensional Coordinate Plane. There are three axes which are the basis of space figure and used by engineers to design perfectly measured buildings and constructions alike. There are 3 coordinates now, namely; X, Y, and Z axis. We are living in a world of space figures and not just plane figures. There are other sides, other views to look at. So in drafting, there are different points of view. We have top view, side view, and front view.
But more than being an avid of Analytic Geometry, I am a conventional leadership trainer. It is my passion to speak in front of future leaders giving them insights I have had in my experiences with Christian leadership, stage directing, and ensemble conducting. At one point last time, the other day to be exact, I thought of 3D movies while on my way to an event. We were invited to have dinner in a barrio fiesta and in the house of a municipal councilor. I've talked to her boyfriend about how it is like to have a politician girlfriend. On my way home, I tried connecting what we've talked about and the new 3D character of Film industry.
I've learned that leaders must see everything in 3D. There has to be, in our modern generation, 3D leaders who looks at 3 dimensions of time all at once.
The first dimension is the Yesterday Dimension. It is very essential that leaders are learning from history. Great leaders always study events that took place in the past. Archives are very vital so leaders can see pattern and progressions of political accomplishments. In this way, there will be old ideas to follow and revive while leaders will also avoid the mistakes of former administrations.
The second dimension is the Today Dimension. Not only is the 3D leader well versed in history but so too is he/she aware of current events. It is not good to be stacked in the past. There are some factors in the present time that can influence the sail of his/her ship. I have seen leaders who really excel in their crafts and are able to use present situations in business and political realms for their advantage. The secret is to be at the right place at the right time.
Leaders can never ever be efficient without the third dimension which is the Future Dimension. Basically, a leader is somebody who is bringing a group of people to a better, if not the best, future they can ever have. A 3D leader is capable of seeing a positive and brighter tomorrow while at the same time capable also of bringing his people there. If he cannot do this, he is only a dreamer. the primary task of a leader is to project and envision an ideal yet practical paradigms to uplift the state of living in his country, institution or team.
Analyzing, it is not at all easy to be a 3D leader. Most of the people who tried are defocused and disillusioned due to lack of concrete planning and strategies. I suggest that in doing so, a 3D leader must hold on to the three basic qualities for 3D Leadership.
Core Values and Commitments
Since I am proposing 3D Leadership, why not give 3 D's for leadership values that must govern how 3D leaders operate.
Dedication. It is hard to be dedicated if the leader isn't clear of his advocacy and does not possess enough passion for it. The distinct advocacy separates him from the rests. Hence, a leader must be first dedicated top his mission, second to his organization and members. His dedication to his office is tertiary.
Discernment. How is it possible for a leader to project and formulate goals while applying products of history and current events? It can only happen when there is enough time spent by the leader for contemplation and consultation. A leader should learn to free himself from hectic working hours so he can pause and ponder. It is also the duty of his people to give him space and control the amount of burdens. He must be given time to think and plan ahead. He must learn to envision the next years of their lives.
Decisiveness. A 3D leader is a leader who is firm to his decision. He must have a certain stance to any issues. He is open minded to consult and listen to others opinion but when it is time for him to decide he must be stiff and sure. He must not be someone who change his mind easily and who cannot stand in his decision. He must hold on to it. A leader who wants to be an effective ruler must see to it that he is making good decisions that will lead them to a better future.
Synthesis
A 3D leader is a leader who sees the Yesterday, Today, and Future all at the same time. He must possess the three qualities which all start in letter D. They are Dedication, Discernment, and Decisiveness. An indecisive leader is a leader people will always doubt. New leaders of today must dream of becoming 3D leaders.
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