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The 5 Marks of Authentic Leadership
Leadership

The 5 Marks of Authentic Leadership

Leadership is more than influence. It certainly includes influence, but it is more. I believe it includes at least five characteristics. I call these the five[...]
Michael Hyatt
What Does “Character” Even Mean?
Leadership

What Does “Character” Even Mean?

Consider some famous names from the business world in recent years. Bernie Madoff. Ken Lay. Bernie Ebbers. What do they all have in common? One thing is that[...]
christianbmiller
Guarding Our Integrity
Leadership

Guarding Our Integrity

“I knew it was a fake check,” she said. “But if I didn’t come up with the money, we were going to lose our car.” In more than two decades in law[...]
jeremyjesenovec
When Nobody’s Looking
Leadership

When Nobody’s Looking

Julius Caesar Watts memorably said that “character”—meaning good character—is about “doing what’s right when nobody’s looking.” Watts would[...]
Jeremy Lott
The Reflex of Character
Leadership

The Reflex of Character

The foundation of effective leadership is character. Nothing else has more impact. Nothing else has greater reach. And nothing else can make up for its[...]
Michael Hyatt
Leadership

How to Foster Honesty in Your Team

Most leaders talk to their teams about how they value honesty. However, judging by their behavior, very few of these leaders actually encourage[...]
Michael Hyatt
Leadership

Keeping Your Word

Several months ago, a former executive at our company made a commitment to a third-party via email. It is obvious that he didn’t research the cost of his[...]
Michael Hyatt