Who do you think is the greatest leader? Chances are you don't think of a president of a company or a well-known philanthropist. Chances are you think of someone you have followed who inspired you. Author and speaker Patrick Lencioni offers his thoughts on the topic of "the greatest leader."
I have been asked on a number of occasions, by journalists and curious
clients, whom I believe to be the greatest leader in America. And I
usually respond with my own question. “Are you asking for the name of a
famous leader?” This usually leads to a fair amount of confusion, until I
explain that the best leader in the world is probably relatively
obscure.
You see, I believe that the best leader out there is probably running a
small or medium-sized company in a small or medium-sized town. Or maybe
they‘re running an elementary school or a church. Moreover, that
leader‘s obscurity is not a function of mediocrity, but rather a disdain
for unnecessary attention and adulation. He or she would certainly
prefer to have a stable home life, motivated employees, and happy
customers—in that order—over public recognition.
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