Niccolo Machiavelli said, “The first method of estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.” Look at the people closest to you. What is their caliber? What can be said about their integrity? A leader’s inner circle is the most accurate picture of his or her life. If you don’t like what you see, then invest more of yourself into potential leaders and raise them up to succeed. They in turn will do the same for you.
