Michael Wade

Leaders listen to the details, absorb the analysis, and make decisions. Extended intellectual debate of details leads to indecision and hesitancy within your team.

Leadership is taking risks, including the risk of being wrong: not taking risk develops paralysis.

Effective leaders tell the truth; great leaders communicate the truth so clearly it is understood by all.

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"People vividly remember their first impression of you and their last interaction. We can change our next interaction, but we are stuck with our first impressions. Great leaders make both actions count."

(taken from my Substack post - )

How often do we hear effective leaders described, “successful,” as though “success” is an attribute?
“Success” is not an attribute, “success” is a result – the result that comes from doing your homework, focused thinking, actions with intention, clear communicating, and empowerment that teaches.

"Win/win" is a term too many use to justify actions favorable to themselves; effective leaders approach decisions asking first what is best for their customer, client, colleague, or staff - and discover the "win/win" in the process!

Remarkable leaders make people feel that they are measured, not monitored; are instrumental, not instruments; are asked, not questioned; are people, not personnel; are needed, and heeded.

Great bosses are not common; they teach without preaching and challenge with fair goals. They are honest; let their people grow by clearing away harsh criticisms and corporate bureaucracy; are hardworking and open-minded. Find them... work for them... watch them closely... see how they handle problems... and learn their way.

Effective leaders set goals; as we begin a new month, a new quarter, set as your goal to make life easier for your family, friends, and those who work with you - it's not a burden, it's a challenge to face eagerly every day.

Great leaders have broad minds enabling them to see challenges from all sides, view people from several perspectives, and perform analysis without bias - attributes that small-minded individuals cannot understand because there just isn’t enough room in there.