Four Simple Truths of Leading...

1. Being a great leader can be simple;

“We struggle with the complexities and we ignore the simplicities”

Norman Vincent Peale.

The truth is if you do only 5 things consistently as a leader and five things consistently as a manager, you will be a great leader.

1. Give Clear Direction;
2. Provide the necessary tool for people to succeed;
3. Letting go of fear;
4. Active with a greater good in mind;
5. Take Clarity breaks and "sharpen the saw"

2. Your style doesn’t have to change;

"Just be yourself, when you’re authentic, you are believable and you will build trust. You don’t have to change your style; you have to be you for people to believe in you."

3. You must genuinely care about people;

"You can’t fake it, your people will know if you care about them. It’s like being a good parent but not really caring about your kids" 

4. You must want to be great;

"There is no middle ground, you have to genuine desire to be a great leader. That means you have to be willing to invest the time necessary to continue to improve yourself. For your people to grow, you have to grow."