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Real Leaders Don’t Expect a Free Pass

5 comments June 8, 2008

I find far too many organizations today paralyzed by a single deadly disease: Leaders who expect their people to follow orders without evidence or justification - as if being the leader somehow places you above defending decisions like everyone else. In companies, you hear executives say: "Trust me..." In churches, you hear pastors say: "I feel God told me…" In non-profits, you hear leadership say: "I've been doing this for a long time so…" But no matter which excuse you hear, be very careful. Those types of phrases aren't said to build support and teamwork, they're used to shut it down. ... read more

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