The essence of leadership: Are you a leader who makes your team members shine?
'Leaders who make me look smart' vs. 'Leaders who make their teams look smart' In 19th century England, a woman had dinner with two men who were political rivals of the time. One was William Gladstone, the other was Benjamin Disraeli. After the meal, she wrote this review. "When I dined with Gladstone, I felt that he was the smartest man in England; but when I dined with Disraeli, I felt that I was the smartest man in England." This anecdote starkly illustrates the difference in leadership styles between the two leaders. Gladstone was a man who believed his g...