Is Twelve o Clock High the definitive movie about leadership?

Is Twelve o Clock High the definitive movie about leadership?

Twelve O’Clock High is different. It’s a movie that reveals both the power and challenge of leadership. Set on a US Air Force base in England during World War Two, a squadron of pilots are attempting to prove the efficacy of highly risky daylight bombing raids deep into the heart of Nazi-occupied Europe.

What is Savage’s leadership style?

He has a classic Laissez-faire leadership style where he has a firm belief in the abilities of his people and supports them where needed but also gives them slack where needed.

Why does Savage succeed as a leader?

Savage never flattered or pampered anyone. He succeeded because he recognized that his men were capable of extraordinary feats of heroism and inspired them to display it.

What is 12 Oclock High?

The term “twelve o’clock high” refers to the practice of calling out the positions of attacking enemy aircraft by reference to an imaginary clock face, with the bomber at the center.

What is the bomber groups mission in twelve o’clock high?

A hard-as-nails general takes over a bomber unit suffering from low morale and whips them into fighting shape. In this story of the early days of daylight bombing raids over Nazi Germany, General Frank Savage must take command of a “hard luck” bomber group.

Is 12 o’clock high a true story?

“Twelve O’Clock High” was based on actual persons and events. Very little of it was pure fiction. The film was adapted from a novel of the same name by Beirne Lay Jr. and Sy Bartlett, who drew deeply on their own wartime experiences.

What are the lessons of Twelve O’Clock High?

Twelve O’Clock High shows us the epitome of leadership in both positive and negative ways. It is important that we be bold enough to step up and lead. The people around us need us – are depending on us to do so. But it also shows us the failings that we so often fall into.

Who is the group commander in Twelve O’Clock High?

The Group Commander is an empathetic leader who tries to get on the good side of his men (in the movie it is referred to as “over identification”). He has a classic Laissez-faire leadership style where he has a firm belief in the abilities of his people and supports them where needed but also gives them slack where needed.

Who was General Savage in Twelve O’Clock High?

“Twelve O’Clock High” should push us to ask some deeper questions. Gregory Peck is in his prime playing the role of Brigadier General Savage. I talked about this in my blog post last week.