Bravery is an interesting trait in a leader. Many times in the past people would associate bravery with fearlessness. Thankfully we're seeing a shift in thinking in recent years in this regard.There

Great leaders recognize the importance of a strong foundation. They understand this foundation is a basis by which they think, live, and work. Without a strong foundation when the stress of the job

The idea of perfection is a tricky one for leaders especially. Leaders want to strive for perfection but not at all costs. There comes a point where goal of perfection can stand in

There's a very fine line between celebrating and boasting. I can't remember where I first saw the discussion, but the topic centered around one of the loudest mouths in history, the unmatched, unforgettable

Great leaders care about others. They don't focus only on solving their own problems or finding the solutions their business alone needs. Great leaders seek to raise other people up and draw attention

Each week I undertake a bit of a historical deep dive into the life of someone I would consider a Thinker. These thinkers are often leaders as you might imagine. You will of

To quote the infamous character created by the U.S. Forestry service, Only YOU can prevent forest fires. This was the marketing message and strongly endorsed outreach effort created In the longest-running public

Great leaders are able to extricate themselves from the minutia and see the big picture. This isn't big-picture only thinking. This is an important point to make note of. This does not mean

Great leaders ask questions. But not just any old question, great leaders ask thoughtful questions that require thoughtful answers. Usually this means staying away from yes/no answers. A great leader knows how

Great leaders understand the importance of focus. The ability to set aside distractions and pursue a single goal. There's a couple important side topics with this idea of focus. First, it doesn't mean

Great leaders hold those around them to higher standards. Not only holding others to high standards but they also lead by example. Great leaders expect themselves to perform at peak performance as well.

There are 4 important points regarding decision-making related to great leaders. Here's a short list, before we focus in on the final and what I believe to be the most significant.Great leaders

The greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan once said,“I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the

"Passing the buck" originated from a ritual practiced during card games. Card players used to place a marker, called a "buck," in front of the person who was the dealer. That marker was

Leaders have to do things that others may not have to do, and may not ever see. Leaders have to maintain a level of commitment to an idea, a plan, a process, even

Leaders recognize creativity isn't always a "lone inventor" practice. Genius can come from many contributions as opposed to only one. Leaders empower others to identify good ideasLeaders encourage contribution and idea sharing (tolerant