<p class=”MsoNormal”><span style=”font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: ‘Times New Roman’,serif;”>I agree with the author who argued about the flaw in General Patton’s quote.  If a leader is infallible they will never learn from their mistakes.  If a leader is truly infallible they will never be able to take constructive criticism and improve themselves as a leader and person.  Furthermore, I believe you can be vulnerable and not falter as an inspirational leader.  I believe that confidence and vulnerability are exclusive attributes.  You could be a confident leader who inspires and molds his or her followers but can admit and accept when you are wrong and learn from your mistakes. </span></p>
<p class=”MsoNormal”><span style=”font-family: ‘Times New Roman’, serif; font-size: 12pt;”>General Patton’s quote also works into General Powell’s quote of how you followers model your actions.</span><span style=”font-family: ‘Times New Roman’, serif; font-size: 12pt;”>  </span><span style=”font-family: ‘Times New Roman’, serif; font-size: 12pt;”>If you are infallible this could influence other leadership levels below you causing a hindrance in communication.</span><span style=”font-family: ‘Times New Roman’, serif; font-size: 12pt;”>  </span><span style=”font-family: ‘Times New Roman’, serif; font-size: 12pt;”>However, you cannot allow yourself to be too vulnerable.</span><span style=”font-family: ‘Times New Roman’, serif; font-size: 12pt;”>  </span><span style=”font-family: ‘Times New Roman’, serif; font-size: 12pt;”>If you are too vulnerable you could allow subordinates to walk over you and influence important decisions.</span><span style=”font-family: ‘Times New Roman’, serif; font-size: 12pt;”>  </span><span style=”font-family: ‘Times New Roman’, serif; font-size: 12pt;”>It is important to both be confident and open to your followers advice just as it is important to accept when you a wrong.</span></p>