Ask Not What Your People Can Do for You…

Early in their careers, young leaders tend to be concerned with self-advancement. They ask: what can others do for me? They spend the bulk of their time trying to get other people interested in their ideas and abilities. To this end, they trumpet their accomplishments and show off their knowledge. In short, they try to win others over by being impressive.As they mature, leaders begin to understand that they will go farther by focusing first on the advancement of others. They ask: what can I d...