The Blessing of a Loving But Unimpressed Spouse

Roger Parrot (President of Belhaven University):

There are few who can accurately self-evaluate. In repeated studies, most people rate themselves much higher than their true skills. And thus, leaders need at least one person who will shoot absolutely straight with them and be both their best friend and best critic. Remarkably, among the statesmen I've enjoyed working with, that person is nearly always their spouse. (The Longview: Lasting Strategies for Rising Leaders, 44)