If you’re in a hurry, by default you are not a good leader.

Authentic leaders do not live in external circumstances; they moor their internal spirit through daily, intentional character building.

Authentic leaders give the gift of relationship.

When leaders do not make time to learn and innovate, it is a sure sign they are failing.

Successful leaders aren’t driven to exhaustion by their calendar or other’s whims and needs.

The best leaders give.

Authentic leaders understand that without intentional recharging productivity wanes and engagement suffers.

Authentic leaders realize the bonding strength of stories and create opportunities for sharing.

Leaders have everything to do with why employees leave or stay.