What does Odysseus do on the island of cicones that best shows the trait of leadership? Let's debate!

[lab_rat_pro]

stuck analyzing odysseus's actions on cicones... my interpretation is his quick decision to leave shows smart leadership, but others say abandoning men shows poor leadership. thoughts?

 

[Reacce80]

his strategic retreat proves leadership - recognized continuing would mean more deaths. wise leaders know when to pull back.

 

[lab_rat_pro]

@Reacce80 but didn't he lose men by raiding first? seems reckless

 

[broke_but_studying]

crucial point: odysseus called his men back THREE times before leaving. shows leadership through attempted protection.

 

[myAlgorithm3r5t]

@lab_rat_pro remember context - men's greed led to disaster, not his leadership. showed foresight wanting immediate departure.

 

[multilingual_phd]

my professor pointed out how odysseus balanced military strength with practical judgment. signs of mature leadership.

 

[writeORdie]

interesting how his leadership style evolves after cicones - becomes more cautious, strategic.

 

[lab_rat_pro]

@writeORdie that's a good point! never thought about how this affected his later decisions

 

[westernblot]

considering historical context - raid itself was normal heroic behavior. leadership shown in managing retreat.

 

[Wendy_89]

fascinating parallel with modern military leadership - sometimes evacuation saves more lives than standing ground.

 

[theoryBuff]

@Wendy_89 exactly! also shows how good leaders adapt to changing circumstances

 

[myAlgorithm3r5t]

look at his pattern: warns men, tries saving them, makes tough call. textbook crisis leadership.

 

[theoryBuff]

personal take: most impressive leadership quality was maintaining authority even after retreat.

 

[myAlgorithm3r5t]

this incident actually sets up his whole leadership arc throughout odyssey.

 

[lab_rat_pro]

thanks everyone! this gives me way more angles to analyze than just "good vs bad" leadership!