A Business Gem

A few years ago, I had the pleasure of working for a very dynamic and creative CEO. I was fortunate enough to have an office within 50 feet of hers.

She liked to keep things simple and frequently passed along (what I call) "business gems."

One day, she shared her thoughts on what made a successful leader. Here's the magic recipe.

A successful leader has to do three things.

1. Create a clear and compelling mission.
2. Put the right people in the right jobs.
3. Knock down barriers to their success.

I don't know whether this advice was original or not, but it struck a nerve with me and I've tried to follow it ever since.

And now YOU know.