Monday, September 04, 2006

The Loss of an Environmental Leader ...

Crickey!

Steve Irwin, Australia's acclaimed "Crocodile Hunter" is dead at age 44.

Killed in a freak accident with a stingray, Irwin's death was announced in the media today.

While is would be easy to dismiss Irwin as a wacky fame-seeker, such a dismissal would be far from accurate. In reality, Irwin had many of the qualities of a strong leader:

1. He was passionate about what he did.
2. He was well educated, training groups of people from children to military special forces.
3. He used the media wisely, for purposes that helped the planet.

While you or I may soon be forgotten, there is an entire future generation of leaders who were exposed to Irwin's infectious excitement and passion for learning.

Our prayers go out to Steve's wife Terri and his young children Bindi Sue and Bob.

Steve Irwin -- a great environmental leader who will be sorely missed.




BOTTOM LINE: Great leadders are passionate about their work

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