A leader must learn how to manage, and if possible, entirely avoid debt. We carry as US consumers a total of $17.06 trillion in debt. We owe on credit cards, mortgages, home equity lines, auto loans, student loans, personal loans and medical debt.
“You can’t fix stupid!” In other words, you can’t force someone to make a good decision. Ancient history’s greatest leaders often did the stupid thing.
Integrity in a bridge structure is not unlike integrity in a leader. A leader of integrity is known for being honest, for having a strong moral foundation, and conducting himself ethically and in an upstanding manner.
The single most important element of leadership is forming meaningful relationships. It’s not “who you know”, but rather that you have the capacity to really know others.
We will all face our share of sharks in life and work. How should a leader handle an overwhelming difficulty?