Chapter 6

Lead Like the Best

A leader is one who knows the way, shows the way, and goes the way.

—John C. Maxwell

The best know how to lead and inspire teamwork among those who rely on them for direction. Many of the most successful people are in positions of power and leadership. Their responsibility is to take a group of different people from different backgrounds with various skill sets and talents and produce a cohesive and productive team that will have a successful result. But leading is about more than that. The best also inspire their team to become leaders in their own right. The best leaders understand that they cannot accomplish anything without a strong team. No successful company ever achieved its success without teamwork. It takes ...

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