In this video, Colin Powell explains why trust is the essence of leadership.
More than directing, leaders must exhibit personal transparency. This is the new ideal.
Stanley McChrystal in 'Team of Teams'A leader's words matter, but actions ultimately do more to reinforce or undermine the implementation of a team of teams.
Stanley McChrystal in 'Team of Teams'The leader's first responsibility is to the whole.
Stanley McChrystal in 'Team of Teams'My most powerful instrument of communication was my own behavior.
Stanley McChrystal in 'Team of Teams'It was impossible to separate my words and my actions, because the force naturally listened to what I said, but measured the importance of my message by observing what I actually did. If the two were incongruent, my words would be seen as meaningless pontifications.
Stanley McChrystal in 'Team of Teams'Creating and maintaining the teamwork conditions we needed–tending the garden–became my primary responsibility.
Stanley McChrystal in 'Team of Teams'I had to adapt to the new reality and reshape myself as conditions were forcing us to reshape our force.
Stanley McChrystal in 'Team of Teams'The gardener cannot actually 'grow' tomatoes, squash, or beans–she can only foster an environment in which the plants do so.
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