ABSTRACT
People and groups may be seen as entering social systems including programs with stores of potential for acceptance—their “acceptance capital”—based on past accomplishment, reputation, characteristics, etc. They can conserve and build this capital by staying within the tolerance of the social system, they may risk this capital by attempting to expand the social system, and they may diminish or lose this capital by exceeding the tolerance and adaptability of the social system. Lloyd Etheredge constructed an interesting typology of leadership from his interest in those who determine foreign policy. It may also be applied to psychiatry, and one may compare to other psychiatric leaders Lindemann’s style in developing social and community and in this way shed light on reactions to him. Individual personality is a semi-intractable factor that adds flavor to them and helps determine the outcome of the efforts of individuals as they operate in their social and historical contexts.
