The graded recitation led to more conversation and reflection on leadership

'Quamplurimi et quam aptissimi" (As many as possible of the very best)

Yesterday, we had a graded recitation.  The list of articles to be read and discussed by the Leaders were previously sent and they were archived systematically for easy location.

Some of the important points that came out:

1.   On Heneral Luna:

    1. He could have done better were it not for the fact that he looked too harsh.  He could have been the great general who would have saved our country;  His inability to connect and engage with his people led to his untimely demise.  He could have balanced his use of power and empathy/compassion. Thus iron fist and velvet gloves approach.  Himas tadyak ika nga ng matatanda.

   2.  While he had character (discipline) and competence (scientist, writer, soldier, general) he forgot one aspect of power  -  legality, that of being with the blessing in the organization.   We should bear in mind that the President and his cabinet made sure they were in power (first with the rigged election) the elimination of adversary like Bonifacio

Leadership Lesson from Heneral Luna

'Quamplurimi et quam aptissimi" (As many as possible of the very best)

Philippines, October 24, 2015

Have you watched the movie Heneral Luna. What leadership lessons did you get from Heneral Luna?

Leadership Lesson from Heneral Luna

Movie Review of Heneral Luna and quotable quotes

Interesting Facts about Heneral Luna - fearsome even in death

The fate of Heneral Luna and Andres Bonifacio in the hands of men loyal to Aguinaldo lessens the glowing accomplishment of the claimed first president of the Republic.  As we say about Palparan, "today's hero tomorrow's villain"

Who was the villain and who was the hero?   But Heneral Luna was also a scientist, a writer, a strategist, and  originator of many first -  a military academy,  training of special forces, guerilla warfare

Quotable quotes

1. “Mas magandang mamatay sa digmaan kaysa magpasakop sa dayuhan.” –

2. “Ano ba ang tingin niya sa Cavite? Ibang bansa?”

– When told that forces under Kawit Company will not be providing him with necessary reinforcements for a battle

3. “Mas mahalaga ang papel natin sa digmaan kaysa sa anumang nararamdaman natin sa isa’t isa.”

– A certain woman told Luna, emphasizing that petty conflicts over women are distracting the revolutionaries’ cause

4. “Hindi natin sila matatalo sa teknolohiya. Pero matatalo natin sila sa taktika.”

– Antonio Luna on the Filipinos’ chances of defeating the Americans

5. “Hindi panlalait ang pagsasabi ng totoo.” – Luna to Felipe Buencamino, one of his tormentors

6. “Hindi ko ginusto na siya ay mamatay, pero naniniwala akong makatarungan ang nangyari. Malupit siya, abusado, mayabang!” – Felipe Buencamino on Antonio Luna