How the Led can change the Leader - Forbes.com

      I recently had the distinct privilege to co-author an article for Forbes.com with Leadership Coach and CEO of N2Growth, Mr. Mike Myatt (Picture left), on one of my favorite concepts - how an organization affects the leadership growth of its leader.  Mike graciously offered an opportunity to share development of his weekly column and I hope you enjoy the result!

Here's a sample...  


     "The reality is that the ‘led’ have more of an impact on a leader’s growth over their career than any individual mentor/leader. After all, the led are the group that will accept or reject a leader’s actions, words, and decisions. This acceptance or rejection..."
http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemyatt/2012/01/17/how-the-led-can-change-the-leader/

Leadership; Relationships, Trust & Shared Perspective

"I knew wherever I was that you thought of me, and if I got in a tight place you would come - if alive"

                                                                        Gen William T. Sherman to Gen Ulysses S. Grant

     Many will know of, and remember, GEN Stanley McChrystal as the leader who resigned from his command in Afghanistan as a result of an article published in Rolling Stone magazine.  What we should better recognize is his 37 years of selfless service to our nation, something for which I am personally thankful.  In this fifteen minute video GEN(ret) McChrystal talks about leadership, the importance of shared perspectives and taking care of each other.

I hope you enjoy it and recognize the passion of a leader who understands the importance of  trust and connection to his team.