Leaders aren’t autocrats. They set the direction, and trust their teams to find the path themselves. What does this entail? First, leaders outline the group’s objectives. Find your big, hairy, audacious goal – or BHAG – and make it central to everything you do. Second, leaders cut out the bullshit. A crucial part of leadership is directing people what not to do. Third, leaders never act alone. Seek out your cultural architects – the high-status, likeable, talented individuals who everyone in the group admires. And trust them. Remember that leadership is high-pressure, but it need never be
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