Robert B. Wagstaff¹; ¹Oculatus Inc.

Leadership is not dependent on title, seniority, or one’s ability to exert power. Rather, leadership is the ability of leaders to develop a vision for the people and institutions they guide. Leaders must establish what matters and why it matters, so they can set direction and inspire others from the heart of the organization. Successful leaders tend to embody integrity and emotional intelligence, characteristics that cultivate a fair, balanced, and satisfied professional team. Part of achieving this balance involves the development of a structure where individuals at various organizational levels can grow and advance intellectually and socially, which are key foundations to developing leadership skills in technical organizational circles while advancing society. Structures for technical community development must include mentoring, promotion and leadership opportunities.