We must individually realize the deleterious effect of looking to other’s opinions to establish our worth.

Authentic leaders take on the attitude of a learner instead of considering it their duty to order, dictate, and command.

The most rewarding aspect of leadership is to create other leaders.

When leaders fail to consistently uphold standards, employees lose motivation to engage.

The nucleus of leadership is simple: pay attention to others and respond to their needs.

A symbiotic relationship takes intentional, intense, and sometimes messy work to be successful.

The key is recognizing parasitic relationships and being brave enough to do something about it.

An authentic leader works to be with their team and those around them for the betterment of all. Not to simply be commensal.

Regardless of the position a person is called to fill, his or her judgment is not to be regarded as unerring.

Authentic leaders expend energy when it isn’t required to protect energy when it is needed the most.

The person most fit to carry the responsibilities of a leader is the most humble and willing to serve.

In order to address strife appropriately, it is important to understand what prompts it: selfishness, pride, and self-sufficiency.

Sometimes being disliked is an indication you stood up for the right in the face of opposition.

Success comes after happiness, not the other way around.

One of the big signs of burn out is when employees who previously shared their thoughts no longer do.

We need to disabuse ourselves of the idea that exposing weakness will cause our followers to lose trust.

Those who regard their own judgment as supreme will fail. Guaranteed.

The fact that a difficult conversation has happened creates a pivot point for positive change.

What you believe about your people in your inner thoughts dictates how you treat them, which will provide a high or low bar they will reach.

A leader who does not face shame with courage and intentionality will always be a shadow of their potential self.