Leadership Lessons from 2021

2021 has been quite the year for me. As it draws to a close, here are eight lessons I’ve learned along the way:

  1. Everyone makes mistakes. Learn from them, don’t live in them.

  2. The hallowed ground of leadership is when you are trusted, not when you are followed.

  3. Learn more. Teach less.

  4. The gift to teach is different than the gift to talk. One inspires, the other irritates. Know the difference.

  5. Don’t wait to address an issue. Avoidance doesn’t create peace, it creates tension.

  6. Develop an inner circle where at least one person is not impressed with you.

  7. Lead like you’re creating memories, because you are.

  8. Keep growing. Keep going.