We Need Leaders We Admire, Respect, and Trust
Surround yourself with people who can make a positive difference in your life.
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” — John C. Maxwell
In a recent article in Trinitas Advisors, Leadership Coach Jack Lyons dissects John C. Maxwell’s book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. Coach Lyons agrees with Mr. Maxwell that Leadership is about setting direction, aligning people, motivating, and inspiring — adding:
“Each law is like a ready-made tool to be used to add value to other people and to help us achieve our dreams.”
Many years ago, I had the privilege of working with a man who was a true leader.
With over one hundred employees under his watch, he was a stellar example of a person who achieved extraordinary results from his team.
We first met when he interviewed me for a newly-opened position. I was nervous — wondering if I’d be good enough.
The hour meeting was filled with the usual and appropriate questions, while still affording me plenty of time to make my pitch.
On the way home, I had no idea whether I’d made a good impression. And I was still trying to figure out my potential boss’s management style. Over the next few days, I waited — hoping he would decide I’d be a good fit for the company. Because I really wanted to work for this man.