The Complete 101 Collection: What Every Leader Needs to Know

Give feedback. This is a critical part of the process. I always give them some kind of evaluation. I’m honest, and I do my homework to make sure I’m accurate. I give constructive criticism. This lets them know how they’re doing, corrects problems, encourages improvements, and speeds the work.

Step 5: I multiply. This is my favorite part of the whole process. Once the new leaders do the job well, it becomes their turn to teach others how to do it.

I do it. First I learn to do the job. I have to understand the why as well as the how, and I try to perfect my craft. • I do it—and you watch. I demonstrate it while you observe, and during the process, I explain what I’m doing and why. • You do it—and I watch. As soon as possible, we exchange roles. I give you permission and authority to take over

As you prepare to develop other people, take time to get to know each other.

True success is knowing your purpose, growing to reach your maximum potential, and sowing seeds to benefit others.

Everyone can find excuses for not giving to those around them. Great leaders know the difficulties and encourage their people anyway.

The best people always give others more than an invitation—they provide the means to get them there.

The newness of the worker. I want to give new leaders every possible chance to succeed. So I check on newer people more often.

A person consumed with himself never considers spending time raising others up.