When is the last time you worked with a truly talented leader? I don't mean a senior manager, or someone in authority. I mean a person you wanted to follow. Someone who motivated you. Someone who set a clear direction and then gave you the support you needed to succeed. And then, whoa, maybe even recognized you and gave you credit for the successful project. Now compare that to the number of times you've worked with or for someone who did the opposite. Of everything. Read the rest of this entry »