Some other points of Attila’s leadership style

Lasting bonds between chieftains and their warriors are not forged on the battlefield; they develop over time as everyday exchanges between chieftains and warriors.
Outstanding warriors have a natural arrogance that must be disciplined to benefit the tribe. If a chieftain ignores top performers, they will lose their winning edge. If a chieftain ignores weak performers, they will never develop a winning edge.
A tribe performs at its best when everyone is assigned the tasks he or she does best for the tribe. If a warrior fails to achieve expected results, it is because the chieftain failed to convey his expectations to him.
If warriors achieve everything expected of them, it was because the chieftains had set goals that were too low.
If training ceases when all goals have been reached, the horde will be set for failure.
Above all things, a Hun must be loyal. However, disagreement is not necessarily disloyalty.
Chieftains must have courage, be fearless, have the fortitude to carry out assignments, and be willing to accept the risks of leadership.
Leaders must have a desire and a commitment to lead.
Each higher level of leadership places increasing demands on chieftains so they must have the physical and mental stamina to deal with it.
Chieftains must develop an appreciation for and an understanding of the values of the cultures, beliefs, and traditions or their enemies.
Good leaders observe and anticipate, and are decisive.
The timing of recommendations and actions is essential to their success.
All levels of an organization must be held accountable and all participants must accept full responsibility for their actions.
Leaders must be credible. Their words and actions must be believable to both friend and foe.
The weak persist only when things go their way; the strong persist until the job is done.
If a chieftain cannot be depended upon, relieve him. A king cannot observe each and every action of his subordinate chieftains; therefore, he must rely upon them to get things done.
Leaders are stewards. Subordinates are not to be abused; they are to be guided, developed, and rewarded for their performance. Punishment is to be reserved as a last resort and is seldom used.

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