During Alan Greenspan 19 year role as the head of the United States "Central bank", he was perhaps the most powerful non-military figure in the world. His policies and pronouncements were critically important to businessmen, bankers and politicians all over the world. But he's also known for "his gift for saying absolutely nothing at great length and in rococo syntax with no clearcut position of any kind." Ponder that for a moment.

This is a man that, if called to weigh in on a dispute between A and B, would sit down and explain the merits and demerits of side A and side B, then present a complicated analysis of what might happen if A is chosen or vice versa. In summary, he would share his opinion of how a choice might be made between A and B. By the end of his presentation, each party (if they haven't fallen asleep) will believe that he's on their side and therefore should be allowed to run the show.

Is is obvious that someone who goes out of his way to present analysis instead of taking sides on issues will do well in politics (or corporate governance) because nobody will see him as an enemy! Indeed, this explains how Alan Greenspan is able to recieve almost unanimous acclaim in the banking industry.

But can someone who is that slippery be an effective leader in the executive arm of government or in a corporation? If so, then maybe those in leadership or with leadership aspirations need to start emulating Alan Greenspan! Maybe we will finally have rest from all the ethnic and religious crises!

Can you believe the guy didnt Amass wealth as the FEd chairman!!!, Infact after his retirement,the man is going to his humble litttle cottage unlike some of our leaders who under three years have made embezzlement their middle name.

That is not surprising in America, but what impresses me most is the way he's able to carry everybody along by confusing everybody! Everybody loves Alan Greenspan!