“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.”
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The signs of outstanding leadership appear primarily among the followers. Are the followers reaching their potential? Are they learning? Serving? Do they achieve the required results? Do they change with grace? Manage conflict?
Vulgar and obscene, the papers run rumors daily about people in show business, tales of wicked ways and witless affairs.
Some years ago there was a study to discover the most stressful occupation. It turned out not to be the head of a large business, football manager or prime minister, but rather: bus driver.
I do not regret one professional enemy I have made. Any actor who doesn't dare to make an enemy should get out of the business.