Sometimes it’s easy to spot the difference between a weak leader and a strong one. Take alignment. While weak leaders blame their teams when they can’t get it, strong leaders know it’s their responsibility to create it.
Years ago, I was making a major presentation to a prospective client. My boss was there. So was my boss’s boss (aka “The Big Boss”). Our goal was to sign the client and win his business. Everyone on our team was nervous, especially me—since I was the one making the pitch.
Prior to the meeting, I had shared my presentation with my boss. He reviewed it, offered some helpful feedback, and then shared it with the Big Boss. The Big Boss didn’t comment, so we both assumed he was fine with it. (This was his MO.)
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