Over the years, this co-opted ancient-future blueprint for leadership has served me and the companies I have worked with well. While I can't say that I have followed this path 100% of my time as a leader, I most certainly haven't, but it has been a guiding light to get me back on the path of true and simple leadership that never fails.

Show Them The Way

Mission - where are you going, what is driving you, make it crystal clear

Ethics - what are the boundaries and river banks, teach it and emulate it

Character - be a trust-worthy and peace-full person, expect it and also live it

Focus - like a laser to achieve your goals which can be multiple and varied

Tell Them The Truth

Strategy - be clear about expectations and aspirations, both present and future

Performance - what are the possibilities and how can we individually exceed them

Feedback - openly and positively communicate what is working and what isn't

Transparency - be very vocal about everything vital to everyone's success

Give Them A Life

Culture - create an environment where every person feels and is valued

Compensation - as much as possible, take worry about money out of the equation

Benefits - as much as possible, take worry about health and well being away

Balance - care about family and self-care as much as cash flow and profits

You don't need a full business book to take these to heart. Put this triad of twelve points in front of your leadership team or yourself individually, work through each one with your unique mission and your own set of values. If you need help, let me know.

Simply, Tim