Do you know those people in your workplace who stay late, do the things no one else wants to do and comes in on weekends if needed without saying much to anyone?

How about the people who are so loyal that they exude obedience to the mission, to the leader and to the team?

Which one of these is more important?

Good leaders that I know tend to be good interviewers. Through the years these leaders have gained the experience to create a system that works for them when finding good leaders for their companies.

Tasks are important but relationships are more important. Your influence (and your leadership) will grow when you begin to realize that your job is to help those you lead receive what they need.

As the President gets set to deliver his latest State of the Union address tonight, I am reminded of the pivotal mistakes of our society on politics and elections…. that is perspective. Our population has a tendency to lose perspective on what leaders can do and the state of our union that we make up.

I truly believe that it is one of the most important aspects of leadership (or potential pitfalls) that we face. Self-preservation is everywhere. It is like a cancer to leaders. However, there is a cure, but it only comes when a leader gives themselves away.

Most of us are starting the week off with intentionality, especially if you are readers of this blog. This week will bring successes and it will bring issues that need to be overcome. Let’s be proactive.

Think about the issues you have in your personal life, your family life and your work life. Scribble them down on…