I particularly appreciate your distinction of “expecting the best” coming from a context of potential rather than a self serving or coercive motivation.

In reading what you wrote I am reminded that the focus of “true” leadership is being of service to a commitment larger than ourselves and being of service to the people who share that commitment with us.

Thanks for the great post. I remember what you said at the conference as well; “Great leaders value people as a matter of practice.” When we value others we free them up to do their best. Failing to value them just makes performance harder.

It was great to meet you and work together this past weekend. I appreciate your passion and am glad to be working with you as we attempt to instigate a movement.

Mike…

I have a speech that I do called “The Heart and Soul of Leadership.” Often people come to the session curious about the relationship between the heart and soul—and leadership. They’ve never put that all together. They think of leadership as something you do, rather than a way of being that integrates the best of who they are with service to other people.

I love the four practices you outlined. So sorry I missed you guys at LeaderPalooza. I hope to join you all next year!

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